Biblical Confession of Protection: 29 Verses to Pray Against the Attacks of Darkness

A biblical confession of protection says that in Christ we are protected against the attacks of darkness, including fear, pressure and demonic activity. It is not built on fear but on the victory Jesus has already won. Below you will find 29 verses you can pray against the attacks of darkness while thanking God for his covering. At the end of the article you can download everything as a PDF.

If you are looking for similar confessions, see also Biblical Confession of Healing and Biblical Confession of Provision.

He will cover you with his feathers. Under his wings you will take refuge. His faithfulness is your shield and rampart.

— Psalm 91:4 (WEB)

Protection in the Bible: what does the word of God say about the attacks of darkness?

The Bible speaks about the spiritual realm calmly, without sensationalism and without fear. Scripture reminds us that “our wrestling is not against flesh and blood” (Ephesians 6:12), yet it also stresses that Christ, “having stripped the principalities and the powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them” (Colossians 2:15). “To this end the Son of God was revealed: that he might destroy the works of the devil” (1 John 3:8), and “greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world” (1 John 4:4).

That is why a believer does not have to live in fear of darkness. Psalm 91 describes life in “the secret place of the Most High” (Psalm 91:1), Peter calls us to be sober and watchful (1 Peter 5:8–9), and James gives a simple instruction: “Be subject therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you” (James 4:7). The order matters: first we submit to God, and only then do we resist the evil one.

Scripture also does not encourage a fascination with demons or looking for them behind every difficulty. What matters most is faith in what Christ has already done, life in the word, prayer and fellowship. If you struggle with fear, sleeplessness, intrusive thoughts or other troubles that overwhelm you, do not stay alone with them: talk to a trusted person from the church and, if needed, to a doctor or a counselor. A biblical confession does not replace such help, but it strengthens the heart.

How do you use the biblical confession of protection?

1. Start with Christ, not with the devil. First remember what Jesus has already done on the cross.
2. Read aloud and calmly, in the first person, with thanksgiving for God’s covering.
3. Submit to God: begin with prayer and worship, and only then resist the evil one (James 4:7).
4. Return to the confession every day, especially morning and evening and whenever you feel pressure or fear.
5. Stay in the word, in prayer and in fellowship. The armor of God is daily life, not a one-time act.
6. Ask for prayer. See our Prayer page or come to a church meeting.

If fear is weighing on you, also read the teachings “Do Not Be Afraid – God Is With You in a World of Uncertainty” and “Think Like a Child of the King, Not Like a Slave”.

Biblical Confession of Protection: 29 Verses

Below is the confession divided into six themes: the victory of Christ, the shelter of the Most High, the armor of God, resisting the evil one, peace and courage, and the name of Jesus. Under each group you can expand the full text of the verses in the World English Bible (WEB).

Christ Has Already Won

• Christ stripped the principalities and the powers, made a show of them openly, and triumphed over them (Col 2:15).
• The Son of God was revealed to destroy the works of the devil (1 John 3:8).
• Greater is he who is in me than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4).
• I have authority over all the power of the enemy, and nothing will hurt me (Luke 10:19).
• If God is for me, who can be against me? (Rom 8:31).

Under the Shelter of the Most High

• I dwell in the secret place of the Most High and rest in the shadow of the Almighty (Ps 91:1).
• I say of Yahweh: He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust (Ps 91:2).
• He delivers me from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence (Ps 91:3).
• He covers me with his feathers, and his faithfulness is my shield and rampart (Ps 91:4).
• I will not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day (Ps 91:5).
• God has put his angels in charge of me, to guard me in all my ways (Ps 91:11).

The Armor of God

• I am strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might (Eph 6:10).
• I put on the whole armor of God, so that I am able to stand against the wiles of the devil (Eph 6:11).
• I stand with the belt of truth buckled around my waist and the breastplate of righteousness on my chest (Eph 6:14).
• I take up the shield of faith, with which I quench all the fiery darts of the evil one (Eph 6:16).
• I take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God (Eph 6:17).

I Resist the Evil One

• I submit to God, I resist the devil, and he flees from me (James 4:7).
• I am sober, self-controlled and watchful, and I withstand the devil, steadfast in my faith (1 Pet 5:8–9).
• The weapons of my warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the throwing down of strongholds (2 Cor 10:4).
• I am born of God, he keeps me, and the evil one does not touch me (1 John 5:18).
• The Lord is faithful; he establishes me and guards me from the evil one (2 Thess 3:3).

Peace and Courage

• God did not give me a spirit of fear, but of power, love and self-control (2 Tim 1:7).
• No weapon that is formed against me will prevail (Isa 54:17).
• Yahweh’s name is a strong tower: I run to him and I am safe (Prov 18:10).
• The peace of God guards my heart and my thoughts in Christ Jesus (Phil 4:7).
• Yahweh keeps me from all evil; he keeps my soul, my going out and my coming in (Ps 121:7–8).

In the Name of Jesus

• In the name of Jesus I cast out demons (Mark 16:17).
• Jesus came that I may have life, and have it abundantly, while the thief comes only to steal, kill and destroy (John 10:10).
• Jesus has left me his peace, so I will not let my heart be troubled or fearful (John 14:27).

You can download the confession together with the full text of the verses and print it:

Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible (WEB), which is in the public domain. Notes and cross-references are omitted. The WEB renders the divine name as Yahweh.