70 Prayer Points for Spiritual Warfare and Protection

Many believers in Nigeria pray against "arrows", bad dreams, attacks and stubborn problems. The Bible agrees that there is a real battle, but it also tells us who the enemy is: "we wrestle not against flesh and blood" (Ephesians 6:12). Your neighbour, your in-law or your colleague is not the devil.

These prayer points are written to be prayed aloud, slowly, with your Bible open. Each group starts with the verses it stands on, so you are praying God's word back to Him and not just repeating strong words.

How to use these prayer points

Pray one or two groups at a time, read the verses first, then pray each point in your own words. You do not need to finish all 70 in one sitting.

1. Pick a time. Early morning before the house wakes up, or a quiet hour at night, works for many people. Some pray at midnight; that is a choice, not a rule.
2. Start with worship and repentance. Thank God, confess your sins and forgive people before you start binding and loosing.
3. Read the verses aloud. Let each prayer point grow out of the scripture above it.
4. Add your own details. Name your family members, your workplace, your travel plans.
5. Fasting is optional. You can fast from morning till noon or 6pm if your health allows. If you are pregnant, diabetic, have ulcer or take daily medicine, talk to your doctor first.
6. Write things down. Note what you prayed and when, so you can thank God later.

What you need

• A Bible (KJV or any version you understand)
• A notebook and pen
• A quiet place where you will not be disturbed
• A clear conscience: forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against
• Optional: a prayer partner you trust

Prayer points for cleansing and surrender

Warfare starts with submission. James says to submit to God first, then resist the devil.

"Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." (James 4:7, KJV)

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9, KJV)

"Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me." (Psalm 51:10, KJV)

1. Father, I come before you through Jesus Christ. I submit my whole life to you today: my mind, my body, my home and my plans.
2. Lord, I confess every sin I know and the ones I have forgotten. Cleanse me from all unrighteousness.
3. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and remove every bitterness that gives the enemy a foothold in my life.
4. I forgive everyone who has hurt me, and I release them into your hands.
5. Holy Spirit, fill me afresh. Let there be no empty room in my life for darkness.
6. Lord, help me to resist the devil by obeying your word, not only by shouting.
7. Every door I opened to evil through sin, careless words or wrong company, I close it now by the blood of Jesus.

Prayer points for the armour of God

Ephesians 6 lists the armour piece by piece. Pray through it as if you are dressing for the day.

"Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil." (Ephesians 6:11, KJV)

"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." (Ephesians 6:12, KJV)

"For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds" (2 Corinthians 10:4, KJV)

8. I put on the whole armour of God today: the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, and feet ready with the gospel of peace.
9. I take up the shield of faith to quench every fiery dart of the wicked one.
10. Lord, cover my mind with the helmet of salvation. Guard my thoughts from lies, fear and confusion.
11. Teach me to use the sword of the Spirit, which is your word, with understanding and boldness.
12. I refuse to fight people in the flesh. Help me to see that my battle is spiritual and to love those who oppose me.
13. Let the weapons of my warfare be mighty through God to pull down every stronghold in my life.
14. Keep me praying always in the Spirit and watching for myself and for other believers.

Prayer points for divine protection over you and your family

Psalm 91 and Psalm 121 are the protection psalms many Nigerian Christians know by heart. Pray them over every member of your household.

"He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty." (Psalm 91:1, KJV)

"For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways." (Psalm 91:11, KJV)

"The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore." (Psalm 121:7-8, KJV)

"The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe." (Proverbs 18:10, KJV)

15. Father, I choose to dwell in your secret place. Let me abide under the shadow of the Almighty all through this day.
16. Give your angels charge over me, my spouse, my children and everyone in my house, to keep us in all our ways.
17. Lord, preserve our going out and our coming in: on the roads, at work, at school, in the market and on every trip.
18. I commit my home into your hands. Let no evil befall us and let no plague come near our dwelling.
19. Protect my family from robbers, kidnappers, accidents, fire and sudden disaster, in the name of Jesus.
20. Lord, be a wall of fire around my children wherever they are today.
21. Keep my property, my business and my documents safe from theft, fraud and loss.
22. The name of the Lord is my strong tower. I run into it and I am safe.

Prayer points against fear, night attacks and bad dreams

Many people look for warfare prayers after a frightening dream. God's answer to fear is His presence and a sound mind.

"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." (2 Timothy 1:7, KJV)

"I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety." (Psalm 4:8, KJV)

"Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day" (Psalm 91:5, KJV)

23. I reject the spirit of fear. God has given me power, love and a sound mind.
24. Lord, I will lie down and sleep in peace, because you alone make me dwell in safety.
25. I will not be afraid of the terror by night. Guard my sleep and my dreams by your Holy Spirit.
26. Every bad dream sent to frighten me or steal my peace, I cancel its power over my mind in Jesus' name.
27. Lord, when I wake from a troubling dream, remind me to pray and not to panic.
28. Calm every anxious thought in my heart and replace it with your peace.
29. Holy Spirit, if a dream is a warning from you, give me understanding and wisdom to act rightly.

Prayer points against evil arrows and attacks

Pray for every evil plan to fail and for God to judge rightly. Notice that these points ask God to stop the evil, not to harm a person.

"No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD." (Isaiah 54:17, KJV)

"He made a pit, and digged it, and is fallen into the ditch which he made. His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violent dealing shall come down upon his own pate." (Psalm 7:15-16, KJV)

"Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not." (Romans 12:14, KJV)

"Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord." (Romans 12:19, KJV)

30. Father, no weapon formed against me shall prosper. Let every plan of darkness against my life fail.
31. Every arrow of sickness, confusion, failure or sorrow fired at my life and family, fall to the ground and lose your power, in the name of Jesus.
32. Lord, uncover every hidden plan against me and bring to light what is done in secret.
33. Let every pit dug for me catch nothing. Turn every evil plan against me into a testimony.
34. I refuse to curse anyone. I bless those who persecute me, as your word commands.
35. Vengeance is yours, Lord. I hand every enemy and every injustice over to you.
36. If anyone is working evil against me, Lord, convict them, turn their heart and bring them to repentance.
37. Deliver me from the hand of the wicked and vindicate me in your own way and time.

Prayer points against strongholds and generational patterns

A stronghold can be a lie you believe, a habit that controls you or a pattern that keeps repeating in a family. Christ has already won the victory over all of them.

"Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ" (2 Corinthians 10:5, KJV)

"Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree" (Galatians 3:13, KJV)

"And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it." (Colossians 2:15, KJV)

38. I cast down every imagination and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God in my life.
39. Christ has redeemed me from the curse of the law. I stand in that redemption today.
40. Every pattern of failure, early death, broken marriage or poverty that has run in my family has no right over my life in Christ.
41. Lord, show me any habit, belief or practice in my family line that does not honour you, and give me grace to break from it.
42. Jesus has spoiled principalities and powers and triumphed over them. I take my place in His victory.
43. I renounce every covenant, charm or dedication made over me without my knowledge. I belong to Jesus alone.
44. Bring every thought in my mind into obedience to Christ.

Prayer points for spiritual discernment

Not every voice, prophet or dream is from God. Ask for wisdom to tell the difference.

"Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world." (1 John 4:1, KJV)

"If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him." (James 1:5, KJV)

"But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil." (Hebrews 5:14, KJV)

45. Lord, give me discernment to know what is from you and what is not.
46. Help me to test every spirit, every prophecy and every teaching by your word.
47. Protect me from false prophets and from anyone who uses your name to exploit me.
48. Give me wisdom liberally for every decision before me this season.
49. Train my senses by your word, so I can discern good from evil.
50. Open my eyes to see danger before it comes, and help me choose the right friends and partners.

Prayer points against temptation and distraction

Some battles are not attacks from outside but desires from inside. God promises a way of escape.

"There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it." (1 Corinthians 10:13, KJV)

"This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh." (Galatians 5:16, KJV)

"Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." (Proverbs 4:23, KJV)

"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour" (1 Peter 5:8, KJV)

51. Lord, you are faithful. Do not let me be tempted above what I can bear, and show me the way of escape.
52. Help me to walk in the Spirit so I do not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
53. Help me to keep my heart with all diligence: what I watch, what I listen to and who I follow.
54. Give me victory over every secret sin and habit that weakens my spiritual life.
55. Keep me sober and vigilant, because my adversary walks about seeking whom he may devour.
56. Remove every distraction that steals my prayer time and my study of your word.
57. Strengthen me when I am tired, lonely or angry, the times I am most easily tempted.

Prayer points in the name and blood of Jesus

Our authority does not come from loud voices or long hours. It comes from the name of Jesus and His finished work on the cross.

"Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you." (Luke 10:19, KJV)

"That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth" (Philippians 2:10, KJV)

"And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death." (Revelation 12:11, KJV)

"So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him." (Isaiah 59:19, KJV)

58. Thank you, Lord, for giving me power over all the power of the enemy.
59. At the name of Jesus every knee must bow. I lift that name over every situation troubling me.
60. I overcome by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of my testimony.
61. I plead the blood of Jesus over my body, my mind, my home and my work.
62. Let every power that has resisted my progress bow to the name of Jesus.
63. When the enemy comes in like a flood, let the Spirit of the Lord lift up a standard against him.

Prayer points for strength and victory

Close your prayer time with confidence. The outcome of the battle is already settled in Christ.

"Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us." (Romans 8:37, KJV)

"Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world." (1 John 4:4, KJV)

"But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." (Isaiah 40:31, KJV)

"But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil." (2 Thessalonians 3:3, KJV)

64. I am more than a conqueror through Christ who loved me.
65. Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world.
66. Lord, renew my strength. Let me mount up with wings as eagles, run and not be weary.
67. Lord, you are faithful. Establish me and keep me from evil.
68. Do not let me give up in the middle of this battle. Give me endurance until I see your victory.
69. Use me to pray for others who are under attack, and make me a strength to my church and family.
70. Thank you, Father, because the battle is yours and the victory is already won in Christ Jesus. Amen.

Prayers to return evil arrows back to sender: what the Bible says

The Bible does not teach Christians to send evil back to anyone. It teaches us to ask God to stop the evil, protect us and judge rightly, and to leave the person in His hands.

"Back to sender" prayers are common in many Nigerian churches, and people pray them because they are hurting or afraid. Psalm 7:15-16 does describe evil falling back on the one who planned it. But that passage describes God's justice; it is not an instruction for us to aim curses. The New Testament is direct about our part:

"Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not." (Romans 12:14, KJV)

"Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord." (Romans 12:19, KJV)

"Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good." (Romans 12:21, KJV)

"But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you" (Matthew 5:44, KJV)

So you can pray boldly against every arrow and still obey Jesus. Here is the difference:

Instead of praying	Pray this
"Let my enemy die"	"Lord, let every plan against my life die, and save the person behind it."
"Arrow, go back and destroy the sender"	"Every arrow fired at me, fall to the ground and lose your power. Lord, judge this matter."
"Let them suffer what they planned for me"	"Vengeance is yours, Lord. Vindicate me and bring them to repentance."
"Fire, burn my village people"	"Lord, let your fire burn every evil work and covenant, and bring my family to Christ."

A prayer you can use:

"Father, you see every plan made against me in secret. I do not fight with flesh and blood. Let every arrow of sickness, failure and sorrow fall to the ground and lose its power. Let every pit dug for me catch nothing. Vengeance belongs to you, so I place this matter in your hands. Protect me, vindicate me, and if anyone is behind this evil, turn their heart to you. I bless and I do not curse, in the name of Jesus. Amen."

Spiritual warfare scriptures to pray

If you want a short list of warfare scriptures to memorise, start with these. Most are quoted in full above.

Scripture	Pray it when
Ephesians 6:11-12	You need to remember who the real enemy is
James 4:7	You are about to resist the devil; submit first
Psalm 91	You are travelling, sleeping or afraid for your family
Psalm 121:7-8	You or your children are going out
Isaiah 54:17	You feel someone is working against you
2 Corinthians 10:4-5	Your mind is under attack from lies and fear
2 Timothy 1:7	Fear will not let you rest
Luke 10:19	You need to remember your authority in Christ
Revelation 12:11	You are pleading the blood of Jesus
Romans 8:37	You feel defeated

For more prayer guides, see how to pray with salt, candle and Psalms, the most powerful prayer mountains in Nigeria and our faith section.

Frequently asked questions

What is the most powerful prayer for spiritual warfare?

There is no single magic prayer. The prayers that carry weight are built on scripture and prayed by someone walking with God, such as praying through Ephesians 6, Psalm 91 and James 4:7.

What Psalm is used for spiritual warfare and protection?

Psalm 91 is the best known protection psalm. Many Christians also pray Psalm 121, Psalm 27, Psalm 35 and Psalm 46.

Is it right to pray "back to sender" prayers?

The Bible tells Christians to bless and not curse (Romans 12:14) and to leave vengeance to God (Romans 12:19). Pray for every evil plan to fail and for God to judge, not for harm to come on a person.

What time is best for warfare prayer?

Any time you can pray with focus. Many people pray early in the morning or at midnight, but the Bible does not make one hour more powerful than another.

Do I need to fast for spiritual warfare prayers to work?

No. Fasting helps many people focus and humble themselves, but God hears prayer without it. If you fast, do it in a way that is safe for your health.

This is faith practice, not medical advice. If you are unwell, or fear and bad dreams will not leave you, see a doctor as well as praying.