We’re in a battle in this world. We may not see it, we might forget it’s there. But the enemy would love nothing more than to fill our minds with discouragement and defeat, bringing fear and stress. Don’t let him win.
If you’re a believer who is living like salt and light in a dark world, you won’t go for long without encountering obstacles and attacks he’ll hurl your direction. God reminds us in His word to stay aware of Satan’s schemes, to live alert in this world, and to stay close to Him.
He arms us with the sword, the Word of God, to stand against the enemy’s lies. He equips us with strength, wisdom, and discernment through His own Spirit to stay strong in the battle. He invites us to spend time in His Presence, through prayer and worship, pressing in to know Him more.
As we grow to know God’s Truth and what is real, we also know more what is false, and we are stronger to stand against it in the powerful name of Jesus. He never leaves us to fend for ourselves in a dark world, but reminds us He is constantly with us, fighting for us, even when we cannot see.
Praying God’s words back to Him, is a powerful weapon against the forces of evil. It is Truth going out. It reminds us that God knows our way and understands what we face today. It builds our faith and our trust in God. It guards our hearts and focuses our minds back on Him.
Prayer + God’s Word = Power
31 Spiritual Warfare Scriptures to Read, Pray, and Memorize:
1. “Submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” James 4:7
2. “You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.” 1 John 4:4
3. “For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” 2 Cor. 10:3-5
4. “Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith.” 1 Pet. 5:8-9
5. “No weapon that is formed against you will prosper; and every tongue that accuses you in judgment you will condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the Lord.” Is. 54:17
6. “Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” Eph. 6:11-17
7. “In all these things, we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” Rom. 8:37
8. “But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Cor. 15:57
9. “Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ says the Lord of hosts.” Zech. 4:6
10. “But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.” 2 Thess. 3:3
11. “Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you.” Luke 10:19
12. “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” John 10:10
13. “Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven.” Matt. 18:18-19
14. “The Lord will cause your enemies who rise against you to be defeated before you. They shall come out against you one way and flee before you seven ways.” Deut. 28:7
15. “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33
16. “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” 1 Cor. 10:13
17. “And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32
18. “Do not be overcome with evil, but overcome evil with good.” Rom. 12:21
19. “And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death.” Rev.12:11
20. “Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.” 1 Tim. 6:12
21. “,,,On this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” Matt. 16:18
22. “…the reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work.” 1 John 3:8
23. “But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” Is. 40:31
24. “One of your men puts to flight a thousand, for the Lord your God is He who fights for you, just as He promised you.” Josh. 23:10
25. “Do not fear them, for the Lord your God is the one fighting for you.” Deut. 3:22
26. “What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us?” Rom. 8:31
27. “Through You we will push back our adversaries, through Your name we will trample down those who rise up against us.” Ps. 44:5
28. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Josh. 1:9
29. “For You have girded me with strength for battle; You have subdued under me those who rose up against me.” Ps. 18:39
30. “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust. Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart…” Ps. 91:1-4
31. “This is what the Lord says to you: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s.” 2 Chron. 20:15
When we belong to Christ, the enemy never has the final word over our lives. We are secure in God’s hands.
Press on – courageous and free – never held back by fear or defeat. The battle belongs to the Lord, and He has the final victory…
(This post can also be found here: http://www.crosswalk.com/blogs/debbie-mcdaniel/31-spiritual-warfare-scriptures.html)
I loved these verses. A great help. I would appreciate prayer for fear. I was diagnosed with cancer. I believe god heals today but I need to address the fear Amen
Be healed in Jesus Christ’s name. You were redeemed by the blood of Jesus from the curse of illness 1 pet 1:18-19. God did not give you the spirit of fear but of power, love and a sound mind.
You’re healed says THE LORD ;not can stop your healing
Isaiah 53:5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
Stay blessed
You’re heal dear beloved of GOD
I ask for prayer, constantly Tormented by fear, anxiousness and anxiety. I am claiming my deliverance now according to God’s word. Thank God in JESUS name. Amen.
Love to post these 31 spiritual warfare verses beside my bed…..to always reminds my soul. Praise God Debbie McDaniel you are such a blessing!
I pray for Ada re her cancer diagnosis. Lord God, You feel her fear. I ask in Your strong name, that You will give her hope in You. Heal her now. Be her strong tower that she may run into it for the release of the fear that wants to take over her faith in You. Amen.
Amen
May God bless ma
Lord I pray that you would heal Ada, help her with her fear. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Joining Choung this morning in praying for Ada. God we ask you to strengthen her mind to fight off fear and stand firm on your word that you can and will heal her. Amen.
God bless you Ada.. may you be healed in the name of Jesus.
Amen, agree with these prayers & continuing to pray for all in the battle…
Very Inspiring and Encouraging.
Hi Debbie
I found your site just this morning, via a topic on Crosswalk.com. The topic was “Finding God in the Chaos.” I had awakened this morning with my mind so overloaded with all of my perceived short comings, and I searched for scriptures regarding what God says about mental chaos. Of all the hits that showed up in my search, your’s was like a blinking Holy Spirit enter here Shirley sign, and so I did. Through you He made available to me exactly what I needed affirmation about. Thank you for allowing God to use you and your gifts for His glory and to bless His children. I cried long and hard as I read your article, with cleansing tears of joy, washing out the dregs of chaos. Our God always has a way of getting the answers to His children’s questions, and concerns.
Pray for me cuz I’ve been feeling down and out I lost my mother but I’m all right now thank God and thank God guess I’m going to get a financial blessing somewhere
Thank you for compiling these scriptures, God bless you and your family. See you in heaven sister 😛 Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much for these scriptures. I read the Scriptures while lying in bed. The word of the Lord makes you strong. Thank you
What a powerful message!💖
I love these verses!!! What version of the Bible did you use for these verses, may I ask please?
I love this site.do you have to subscribe with money
AMEN AND AMEN
Thank you so much…so blessed and the verses so much helped me in my spiritual warfare..God Bless You
Thank you
Say to the children of Israel to “keep going…” These verses are quite inspiring and gives out the spirit of keep pressing. They will help me press on.
Thank you for those scriptural passages on Warfare…
I appreciate this site and found it very helpful .God s blessing is yours in Jesus name.
Soon powerful courageous
Thank you for these scriptures on spiritual warfare. They are very helpful in winning spiritual battles.
I so much love this prayer, I believed with this tonight God will fear my battle for me
WOW, ENCOURAGING TO KNOW THAT I’M NOT ALONE IN THIS BATTLE. ALL THESE SCRIPTURES ARE VERY MUCH GIVING ME THE STRENGTH AND ENCOURAGEMENT, FOR THEWORK WE DOING .DRUG PREVENTION AND AWARENESS, COUNSILLING, GANGSTERISM, BULLYING AND MUCH MORE. KEEP US IN YOUR PRAYERS