When you feel like your enemies are all coming against you, you should turn to God to take away your burdens and stresses about it. You are tested every single day by temptation, by evil, by other people. Any of those things can be seen as your enemies.
When it feels like too much, or that you cannot defeat these evils on your own, you need to give your prayers over to God. These Catholic prayers of protection from enemies should be in your rotation when it feels like life is surrounding you with trails you can’t overcome by yourself.
Let us pray.
Prayers for Protection from Enemies
Short Prayer
Lord Jesus, I humbly ask for Your divine protection against all those who wish me harm. Please shield me with Your precious blood and surround me with Your holy angels to guard me from my enemies. Amen.
📖 Psalm 91:1-2
"He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, 'My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'"
Prayer to Protect Me from Evil
Oh Dear God, I worship you, I praise you, I give you thanks for your great glory. I thank you for your love. I thank you for your unending blessings. Lord, I ask that in your name you bind evil from me. I ask that you keep the path before me free from sin and evil works. I ask that you keep the fruits of my labor safe from wrongdoing. Almighty God, I ask that you and all your saints keep me from all harm. I ask that you keep me protected from evil spirits. I ask that you keep away anyone who might seek revenge against me or my family. I ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
📖 Psalm 27:1-3
"The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When evildoers assail me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall. Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident."
Prayer to Keep Evil from Us
O Heavenly Father, we worship you as you keep us protected from all sin. We know that you keep our lives ever in your saving grace. We pray for safety while we continue on this journey you have set before us. We ask to be held in your care no matter what is ahead. We ask that all evil is turned away from us and that those we leave behind on our journey are not attacked by evil either. Though I may not know your plan or path for me, I trust that you will lead me forth in righteousness. I know that you will keep me in your arms as I go through difficult times. I ask that if some evil befalls me that you protect those I leave behind. I ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
📖 Romans 8:31
"What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?"
Prayer to God for Every Evil
Most Holy Lord, Heavenly Father, Virgin Mary, holy angels, saints, and all who art in Heaven, please hear my prayer. I pray that I am filled with Jesus’ holy purity. I pray that I am filled with your grace, God, and used as your servant. I ask that you help me to be more like you. I ask that you take from me all evil. I ask that you take from me my enemies. I ask that you take from me any ailment that would prevent me from doing your will. I ask that all sins, evils, temptations, and wrongs be taken from me and not touch me again. I ask that all of your people are saved from these things. I ask this of all the guardian angels Lord so that the path before me is clear. I ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
📖 2 Thessalonians 3:3
"But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one."
Prayer to Saint George for Protection from Enemies
Almighty God, I ask that you grant me the protection of Saint George. I ask that you send Saint George to my enemies so that their hands may not touch me and their feet may not come near me. Lord, your son defends your people and watches over us. The Virgin Mary protects us from all affliction. God, you who are the holiest, persecute evil. Saint George, I ask that you extend your shield over me and that your most powerful arms hold me in your strength. I ask that your feet crush the enemies that would see to do me harm. I ask that Saint George protect the weak and defeat evil. I ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
📖 Psalm 121:7-8
"The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore."
Prayer to be Delivered from Evil of Enemies
Heavenly Father, powerful God, I beg of your help to deliver all our brothers and sisters from evil. I pray that we are delivered from sadness, anxiety, hatred, envy, and jealousy. I pray that we are free from evil thoughts and evil actions. I pray that you free us from every form of evil that turns us away from you. Dear God, you told us you leave us peace, your peace is given unto us. Through this peace, I pray that we are saved from every evil. Through this peace, I pray that we are saved from every thought of harm or wrong. I ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
📖 Isaiah 54:17
"No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and their vindication from me, declares the Lord."
Prayer to God for Protection
Dear Lord, I come to you to ask for your holy protection. I come to ask for your safe embrace. You, who tells us always to pray for you and to you in our daily need. I pray that I turn over my worries and anxieties to you, so that you may do battle against the evil against me. I pray that you send your angels and saints to help me in my battle against evil. I ask that you send them to protect all of your people and all of your flock. Heavenly Father, I pray that any weapon that is used against you be broken. I pray that your word is enough to sustain us and keep us free from sin. I give all of my worries and all of my dreams to you Lord. I trust in you who will keep us in your peace. I thank you and praise your name. I ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
📖 Psalm 18:2-3
"The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies."
Prayer for Protection Against Enemies
Dear Heavenly Father, I pray that you watch over me, my family, my friends, and all those who walk in your glory. I pray that you protect us from people who have sinful thoughts against us. I am afraid and I need your healing grace. I pray that you hear me. I am without strength in this fight against evil. I ask that you help us to against evil and protect us in our battles. I ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
📖 Ephesians 6:11-12
"Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places."
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Prayer Points for Protection from Enemies
Use these prayer points to guide your personal prayer time:
- Pray for God's divine protection to surround you and shield you from all enemies, both visible and invisible
- Ask God to deliver you from evil intentions and schemes plotted against you by adversaries
- Pray for the grace to recognize spiritual warfare and discern the attacks of the enemy
- Ask the Lord to be your refuge and fortress in times of persecution and opposition
- Pray for God to neutralize every weapon formed against you and your loved ones
- Ask for the intercession of Saint Michael the Archangel to defend you in battle against evil forces
- Pray for strength and courage to stand firm in faith when surrounded by adversity
- Ask God to turn the hearts of your enemies toward peace and reconciliation
- Pray for protection from temptation and the snares of the devil that seek to destroy your soul
- Ask for the covering of the Precious Blood of Jesus over your life, family, and home
- Pray for wisdom to overcome trials and tribulations with God's help rather than your own strength
- Ask God to send His holy angels to encamp around you and guard you in all your ways
- Pray for deliverance from fear and anxiety caused by threats from enemies
- Ask for God's light to expose hidden enemies and their plans so they may be thwarted
- Pray for the grace to forgive your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, as Christ commanded
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Bible Verses for Protection from Enemies
Find strength and comfort in these scriptures:
Psalm 91:1-2
"He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, 'My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'"
Psalm 27:1-3
"The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When evildoers assail me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall. Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident."
Romans 8:31
"What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?"
2 Thessalonians 3:3
"But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one."
Psalm 121:7-8
"The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore."
Isaiah 54:17
"No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and their vindication from me, declares the Lord."
Psalm 18:2-3
"The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies."
Ephesians 6:11-12
"Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places."
1 Peter 5:8-9
"Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith."
Psalm 34:7
"The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them."