In a world where evil abounds, seeking God’s protection and direction is essential. Evil can take many different forms, including threats to one’s physical safety, spiritual assaults, and mental instability. As followers of Christ, we have the authority to invoke the Lord’s heavenly defense and strength in order to withstand and triumph over evil. These prayers are meant to assist you in seeking God’s presence and protection, to keep you safe from harm, and to lead you along the straight and narrow path.
Prayer To Keep Evil Away
A Bible passage is included with every prayer to help you remember God’s unwavering love and His promises. Strengthen your faith with a “prayer to keep evil away.” Our guide provides powerful prayers and scriptures to guard you against evil and ensure divine protection every day.
1. A Prayer for Daily Protection
Dear God, as I go about my daily activities, I ask for Your divine protection. Shield me from any harm or danger that may come my way. Keep me safe from physical, emotional, and spiritual attacks. Help me to stay vigilant and to trust in Your unfailing love and power. Guide my steps and surround me with Your angels to keep me safe.
Psalm 121:7-8
“The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.”
Thank You, Lord, for Your constant protection and care. Amen.
2. A Prayer for Protection from Evil Thoughts
Heavenly Father, I ask for Your protection against any evil thoughts that may try to enter my mind. Help me to stay focused on Your goodness and truth. Give me the strength to resist any negative or harmful thoughts. Fill my mind with Your peace and wisdom, and let Your Holy Spirit guide my thoughts and actions.
Philippians 4:8
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”
Thank You, Lord, for guarding my mind and keeping me in perfect peace. Amen.
3. A Prayer for Protection from Physical Harm
Lord, I come to You seeking protection from any physical harm or danger. Please surround me with Your angels and keep me safe from accidents, injuries, and any form of physical attack. I trust in Your power and Your love to keep me safe in all situations. Thank You for being my refuge and my strength.
Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
Thank You, Lord, for Your constant protection and care. Amen.
4. A Prayer for Protection from Spiritual Attacks
Heavenly Father, I ask for Your protection against any spiritual attacks that may come my way. Help me to put on the full armor of God and to stand firm against the schemes of the enemy. Strengthen my faith and help me to trust in Your power and Your promises. Thank You for being my shield and my defender.
Ephesians 6:11
“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”
Thank You, Lord, for equipping me with everything I need to stand strong. Amen.
5. A Prayer for Protection over My Family
Dear God, I pray for Your protection over my family. Keep them safe from any harm or danger. Surround them with Your angels and cover them with Your grace. Help us to stay united and strong in our faith, trusting in Your love and Your power. Thank You for being our protector and our guide.
Psalm 91:10
“No harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent.”
Thank You, Lord, for Your promises and Your protection. Amen.
6. A Prayer for Protection at Work
Lord, I ask for Your protection as I go to work today. Keep me safe from any harm or danger. Help me to perform my duties with diligence and integrity, and to trust in Your guidance and wisdom. Thank You for being with me in every situation and for keeping me safe.
Psalm 91:4
“He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.”
Thank You, Lord, for Your protection and Your faithfulness. Amen.
7. A Prayer for Protection in My Home
Heavenly Father, I ask for Your protection over my home. Keep it safe from any harm or danger. Let Your peace and Your presence fill every room. Help us to create an environment of love and faith, trusting in Your protection and Your care. Thank You for being our refuge and our strength.
Psalm 127:1
“Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.”
Thank You, Lord, for watching over us and keeping us safe. Amen.
8. A Prayer for Protection from Temptation
Lord, I ask for Your protection against any temptation that may come my way. Help me to stay strong and to resist any urges that lead me away from Your path. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit and guide me in righteousness. Thank You for being my strength and my shield.
1 Corinthians 10:13
“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.”
Thank You, Lord, for Your faithfulness and Your protection. Amen.
9. A Prayer for Protection from Negative Influences
Heavenly Father, I ask for Your protection from any negative influences in my life. Help me to discern what is good and right, and to avoid anything that leads me away from You. Surround me with people who encourage and uplift me, and help me to be a positive influence on others. Thank You for Your guidance and Your protection.
Proverbs 4:23
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”
Thank You, Lord, for guarding my heart and keeping me in Your care. Amen.
10. A Prayer for Protection from Fear
Lord, I ask for Your protection from fear. Help me to trust in Your power and Your love, and to find peace in Your presence. Remove any fear or anxiety from my heart, and fill me with Your courage and strength. Thank You for being my refuge and my protector.
Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Thank You, Lord, for Your promises and Your protection. Amen.
11. A Prayer for Protection from Evil People
Heavenly Father, I ask for Your protection from evil people who may seek to harm me. Keep me safe from their schemes and plans. Help me to trust in Your justice and to rely on Your strength. Thank You for being my defender and my protector.
Psalm 140:4
“Keep me safe, Lord, from the hands of the wicked; protect me from the violent, who devise ways to trip my feet.”
Thank You, Lord, for Your protection and Your care. Amen.
12. A Prayer for Protection from Evil Spirits
Lord, I ask for Your protection against any evil spirits that may try to attack me. Surround me with Your Holy Spirit and keep me safe from any spiritual harm. Strengthen my faith and help me to trust in Your power and Your promises. Thank You for being my shield and my defender.
2 Thessalonians 3:3
“But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.”
Thank You, Lord, for Your faithfulness and Your protection. Amen.
13. A Prayer for Protection during Travel
Dear God, as I travel, I ask for Your protection. Keep me safe from any accidents or dangers on the road. Surround me with Your angels and guide my journey. Help me to trust in Your care and to find peace in Your presence. Thank You for being my protector and my guide.
Psalm 121:8
“The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.”
Thank You, Lord, for Your constant protection and care. Amen.
14. A Prayer for Protection at Night
Lord, as I sleep, I ask for Your protection. Keep me safe from any harm or danger that may come in the night. Surround me with Your angels and let Your peace fill my heart. Thank You for watching over me and keeping me safe.
Psalm 4:8
“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.”
Thank You,Lord, for watching over me and keeping me safe. Amen.
15. A Prayer for Protection from Accidents
Heavenly Father, I ask for Your protection from any accidents or mishaps. Guide my steps and help me to be cautious and aware of my surroundings. Surround me with Your angels and keep me safe from harm. Thank You for being my shield and my protector.
Psalm 91:11
“For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.”
Thank You, Lord, for Your divine protection and care. Amen.
16. A Prayer for Protection in Public Places
Lord, I ask for Your protection when I am in public places. Keep me safe from any harm or danger that may come my way. Help me to trust in Your presence and to stay vigilant. Thank You for being my constant protector and guide.
Psalm 138:7
“Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life. You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes; with your right hand you save me.”
Thank You, Lord, for Your protection and Your care. Amen.
17. A Prayer for Protection during Natural Disasters
Heavenly Father, I ask for Your protection during natural disasters. Keep me and my loved ones safe from harm. Provide us with the wisdom and strength to endure any challenges that come our way. Thank You for being our refuge and our strength.
Psalm 46:1-2
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.”
Thank You, Lord, for Your constant protection and care. Amen.
18. A Prayer for Protection from Sickness
Lord, I ask for Your protection from sickness and disease. Keep me and my loved ones healthy and strong. Surround us with Your healing presence and provide us with the strength to overcome any illness. Thank You for being our healer and our protector.
Exodus 23:25
“Worship the Lord your God, and his blessing will be on your food and water. I will take away sickness from among you.”
Thank You, Lord, for Your healing power and Your protection. Amen.
19. A Prayer for Protection from Evil Plans
Heavenly Father, I ask for Your protection from any evil plans that may be formed against me. Keep me safe from those who seek to harm me. Help me to trust in Your justice and to rely on Your strength. Thank You for being my defender and my protector.
Isaiah 54:17
“No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the Lord.”
Thank You, Lord, for Your protection and Your care. Amen.
20. A Prayer for Protection from Deception
Lord, I ask for Your protection from deception. Help me to discern the truth and to avoid any lies or deceit. Fill me with Your wisdom and guide me in righteousness. Thank You for being my guide and my protector.
Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Thank You, Lord, for Your guidance and Your protection. Amen.
21. A Prayer for Protection from Enemies
Heavenly Father, I ask for Your protection from my enemies. Keep me safe from those who seek to harm me. Help me to trust in Your power and to rely on Your strength. Thank You for being my defender and my shield.
Psalm 59:1
“Deliver me from my enemies, O God; be my fortress against those who are attacking me.”
Thank You, Lord, for Your protection and Your care. Amen.
22. A Prayer for Protection from Evil Words
Lord, I ask for Your protection from any evil words that may be spoken against me. Help me to remain strong and to trust in Your truth. Surround me with Your peace and help me to speak words of love and encouragement. Thank You for being my shield and my protector.
Psalm 34:13
“Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies.”
Thank You, Lord, for guarding my heart and my words. Amen.
23. A Prayer for Protection from Financial Harm
Heavenly Father, I ask for Your protection from any financial harm or hardship. Provide me with the wisdom and resources to manage my finances wisely. Help me to trust in Your provision and to rely on Your strength. Thank You for being my provider and my protector.
Philippians 4:19
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”
Thank You, Lord, for Your provision and Your protection. Amen.
24. A Prayer for Protection from Bad Influences
Lord, I ask for Your protection from any bad influences that may lead me astray. Help me to stay focused on Your truth and to surround myself with people who encourage and uplift me. Thank You for being my guide and my protector.
1 Corinthians 15:33
“Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good character.'”
Thank You, Lord, for Your guidance and Your protection. Amen.
25. A Prayer for Protection from Harmful Relationships
Heavenly Father, I ask for Your protection from any harmful relationships. Help me to discern what is good and right, and to avoid any relationships that lead me away from You. Surround me with people who encourage and support me. Thank You for Your protection and Your care.
Proverbs 13:20
“Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.”
Thank You, Lord, for Your guidance and Your protection. Amen.
26. A Prayer for Protection from Evil Dreams
Lord, I ask for Your protection from any evil dreams or nightmares. Fill my mind with Your peace and let me rest in Your presence. Surround me with Your angels and keep me safe throughout the night. Thank You for being my protector and my guide.
Psalm 4:8
“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.”
Thank You, Lord, for Your peace and Your protection. Amen.
27. A Prayer for Protection from Evil Intentions
Heavenly Father, I ask for Your protection from any evil intentions that may be directed toward me. Keep me safe from those who seek to harm me. Help me to trust in Your justice and to rely on Your strength. Thank You for being my defender and my shield.
Psalm 37:32-33
“The wicked lie in wait for the righteous, intent on putting them to death; but the Lord will not leave them in the power of the wicked or let them be condemned when brought to trial.”
Thank You, Lord, for Your protection and Your care. Amen.
28. A Prayer for Protection from Witchcraft
Lord, I ask for Your protection from any form of witchcraft or sorcery. Keep me safe from any evil practices or influences. Surround me with Your Holy Spirit and help me to trust in Your power and Your promises. Thank You for being my shield and my defender.
Deuteronomy 18:10-12
“Let no one be found among you who sacrifices their son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord.”
Thank You, Lord, for Your protection and Your guidance. Amen.
29. A Prayer for Protection from False Accusations
Heavenly Father, I ask for Your protection from any false accusations that may be made against me. Help me to remain strong and to trust in Your justice. Surround me with Your peace and let Your truth prevail. Thank You for being my defender and my protector.
Isaiah 54:17
“No weapon
forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the Lord.”
Thank You, Lord, for Your protection and Your care. Amen.
30. A Prayer for Protection from Despair
Lord, I ask for Your protection from despair and hopelessness. Fill my heart with Your peace and joy. Help me to trust in Your promises and to find strength in Your presence. Thank You for being my refuge and my hope.
Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Thank You, Lord, for Your hope and Your protection. Amen.
31. A Prayer for Protection from Evil Desires
Heavenly Father, I ask for Your protection from any evil desires that may arise in my heart. Help me to stay focused on Your will and to resist any temptations that lead me away from You. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit and guide me in righteousness. Thank You for Your protection and Your guidance.
Galatians 5:16
“So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.”
Thank You, Lord, for Your guidance and Your protection. Amen.
32. A Prayer for Protection from Evil Influences
Lord, I ask for Your protection from any evil influences that may come into my life. Help me to stay strong in my faith and to avoid anything that leads me away from You. Surround me with Your love and Your peace. Thank You for being my shield and my protector.
2 Corinthians 6:17
“Therefore, come out from them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.”
Thank You, Lord, for Your protection and Your guidance. Amen.
33. A Prayer for Protection from Evil Authorities
Heavenly Father, I ask for Your protection from any evil authorities who may seek to harm me. Keep me safe from their schemes and plans. Help me to trust in Your justice and to rely on Your strength. Thank You for being my defender and my protector.
Psalm 37:39-40
“The salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord; he is their stronghold in time of trouble. The Lord helps them and delivers them; he delivers them from the wicked and saves them, because they take refuge in him.”
Thank You, Lord, for Your protection and Your care. Amen.
34. A Prayer for Protection from Evil Surroundings
Lord, I ask for Your protection from any evil surroundings that may threaten my peace and safety. Keep me safe from harm and help me to trust in Your presence. Surround me with Your angels and let Your peace fill my heart. Thank You for being my refuge and my shield.
Psalm 32:7
“You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.”
Thank You, Lord, for Your constant protection and care. Amen.
Conclusion
It is vital to ask God for protection and direction when things are difficult and unclear. This prayer to keep evil away is an effective means of maintaining your relationship with the Lord and finding solace in His presence. Never forget that God is constantly by your side, ready to shield and lead you through any difficulties you may encounter. Put your faith in His words and draw courage from His love. May this prayer to keep evil away provide solace and a reminder of God’s unwavering love and protection. May you always sense His presence enveloping you and guarding you against every danger.
