I approach situations from two angles: one in prayer to God and the other in verbal confrontational warfare against the enemy. I think we must do both to walk in total victory. I tailor make the prayers to match the specific situation, but this is the general idea.  

Examples of how I use scriptures in prayers and in warfare against the enemy:

Prayer

Lord, according to Psalm 107:2 I know I am one of Your redeemed. You have delivered me from the hand of the adversary, and I ask right now that You would keep me in the palm of Your hand. Lord, I surrender to You fully and to Your plan for my life. I say-not my way Lord, but Yours. I rest in Your peace and joy knowing fully that I am redeemed by You. Your Word says it and I stand on that truth. I am not in the hands of the enemy! I am in Your hands.

Jesus in You I have redemption, salvation, and deliverance. (Ephesians 1:7) Your blood flows for my freedom and I thank You for the power in Your blood. It has the power to destroy the yoke of every bondage. My sins have been forgiven and I can stand in right standing with God because of Your precious blood, Jesus, and I am so thankful for Your sacrifice on the cross. You died so that I can be free. You suffered so I may live in eternity with You.

I put on Your full armor and walk into battle knowing You have equipped me for the fight. (Ephesians 6:10-18) It is through You and You alone that I can walk in total victory. On my own I am nothing, but through You, because of You, I am mighty-not me, but You through me. I am strong in You. I wear Your armor to fully stand against the enemy. I know who my fight is against and because of You I can stand against them. I stand firm and hold my ground in battle. Around my waist I wear the belt of truth that allows me to walk in knowing who You are and who I am in You. I put on Your breastplate of righteousness, not my righteousness, but Yours! Your righteousness that protects my heart and allows me to stand boldly before You. I hold up the shield of faith that resist every single arrow of the enemy. I stand on the faith of knowing who You are! I wear the shoes of the gospel of peace. I walk in total peace knowing I am in the palm of Your hand. I put on the helmet of salvation which is my hope in You, and which also protects my mind and thoughts. I hold up the sword of the Spirit which is Your Word. I use it violently against the enemy knowing full well that he cannot stand against Your Word.

Lord, I lay every thought at Your feet that is not of You and that are not ones You want me to have. (2 Corinthians 10: 3-5). I surrender my thought life to You fully. I want my thoughts to be continually on You and the things of Your kingdom. Your Word says to resist the devil and he will flee. (James 4:7) So Lord right now I do resist him, and I stand on Your Word that says he must flee. I will not walk in fear or despair because I know Your Word is true and cannot fail.

God I fully and willingly submit to You. You are my God, my Creator, and my Father. Lord, You are the Most High and I dwell in Your shelter. You and You alone keep me safe. (Psalm 91). You are my fortress, and You are who I trust. Jesus, I thank You for the authority You have given me to tread on demons. (Luke 10:19). I thank You for not leaving me weaponless and I pray that You would help me to learn my full identity and authority in You. In Your name I pray, Amen.

Warfare:

Listen demons! The Word of God says He has redeemed me from your hands. (Psalm 107:2). His Word is truth and there is nothing you can do but obey His Word. I am no longer in your hands, and you do not have authority over me. I am a child of the King and I belong to Him. He is my God, and I am His. The blood of Jesus offers me redemption, deliverance, and salvation. Through Him I am free from the penalty of sin, (Ephesians 1:7) and He has redeemed me and called me His own.

I am not wrestling against flesh and blood, I come against the rulers, authorities, comic powers, this present darkness, and the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places in the name of Jesus. (Ephesians 6:12). I stand by faith against every attack of the enemy on my life and the lives of my loved ones and the Word of God says no weapon formed against me will prosper…not ONE!! (Isaiah 54: 17).  So right now, demons I disarm you in the name of Jesus. I command the attacks to stop, and I cancel every assignment against my life right now that does not line with God’s plan for me.

I put on the full armor of God, and I hold up the shield of faith that extinguishes every single one of your darts. Not one can hit me. I come against you with the sword of His truth. (Ephesians 6:11). I destroy every demonic stronghold, argument, or lofty opinion that is raised against the knowledge of God and I take every thought captive to the obedience of Jesus Christ. (2 Corinthians 10: 3-5).

According to the Word of God when I fully submit to God and resist you, you must flee. (Ephesians 6:11) So I am putting you on notice right now that I am fully submitted to God, and I do resist you. I know you know the Word of God and I also know you must obey it. I resist you and now you MUST flee.

I dwell in the shelter of the Most High. I abide in the shadow of the Almighty and He will keep me safe. (Psalm 91). No harm shall come to me or my household. Jesus Himself has given me authority over you and He says I will tread over you, and you will not hurt me. (Luke 10:19) Those are His Words and you know as well as I know that His Words are true. So right now, I bind and rebuke every demonic attack against my life and the lives of my family members in the name of Jesus. I command them to cease and desist at this moment. Not by my strength or by my power or in my name, but in the name that is above all names: Jesus Christ. The One who totally disarmed you through His death, burial, and resurrection.

 

I hope you find this prayer helpful!

Blessings,

Nichole Henson, Fullness of Joy Ministry