Why Pray at Night for Protection?
The Bible encourages us to seek God’s guidance and protection daily. Psalm 121:7-8 reminds us: *“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.”* Praying at night allows us to hand over our fears and uncertainties to God, trusting Him to guard us while we rest.
How to Pray for Protection Against Evil?
Prayer is most effective when it is heartfelt and aligned with God’s Word. You can include the following elements:
- Begin with thanksgiving for God’s faithfulness.
- Ask for specific protection over your family, home, and loved ones.
- Use scriptures that declare God’s promises of safety.
- End with trust, believing that God will keep you safe.
40 Night Prayers for Protection Against Evil
Here are 40 prayers, paired with scriptures, to help you rest in God’s protection each night.
1. Psalm 91:1-2
“Whoever 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.’”
Prayer: “Lord, I dwell in Your shelter tonight. Be my refuge and fortress. I trust You to protect me from all harm.”
2. Psalm 121:3-4
“He will not let your foot slip—He who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, He who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.”
Prayer: “Lord, thank You for watching over me as I sleep. Keep my family safe through the night.”
3. 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.”
Prayer: “Father, remove every fear from my heart. Strengthen and uphold me with Your mighty hand.”
4. Matthew 6:13
“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.”
Prayer: “Lord, protect me from any evil that seeks to harm me tonight. Deliver me from every plan of the enemy.”
5. 2 Thessalonians 3:3
“But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.”
Prayer: “Father, thank You for Your faithfulness. Protect me from the evil one and give me strength to rest peacefully.”
6. Proverbs 3:24
“When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.”
Prayer: “Lord, I lay down in peace tonight. Let my sleep be sweet and free from fear.”
7. Ephesians 6:11
“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”
Prayer: “Father, I put on Your full armor tonight. Protect me from any attacks of the enemy.”
8. Psalm 4:8
“In peace, I will lie down and sleep, for You alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.”
Prayer: “Lord, thank You for Your peace. Help me to lie down and sleep, knowing that I am safe in Your hands.”
9. Isaiah 54:17
“No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you.”
Prayer: “Lord, I declare that no weapon formed against me shall prosper tonight. Guard me with Your power.”
10. 1 Peter 5:8-9
“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith.”
Prayer: “Lord, help me to stand firm against the enemy’s schemes tonight. Keep my mind alert and my spirit strong.”
11. Psalm 23:4
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.”
Prayer: “Lord, thank You for being with me in every dark moment. Comfort me with Your presence as I sleep tonight.”
12. 2 Timothy 4:18
“The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to His heavenly kingdom.”
Prayer: “Father, rescue me from every form of evil. Protect me and lead me safely through this night.”
13. Psalm 27:1
“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?”
Prayer: “Lord, You are my stronghold and light. Remove all fear from my heart and guard me tonight.”
14. Proverbs 18:10
“The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”
Prayer: “Lord, I run to Your name tonight, trusting in Your protection and safety for my home and loved ones.”
15. Exodus 14:14
“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
Prayer: “Lord, fight my battles while I rest. Let Your peace fill my heart tonight.”
16. Psalm 34:7
“The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, and He delivers them.”
Prayer: “Father, send Your angels to encamp around my home and protect me through the night.”
17. John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
Prayer: “Jesus, fill my heart with Your peace tonight. Remove every fear and help me rest in You.”
18. Nahum 1:7
“The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him.”
Prayer: “Lord, You are my refuge. I trust in Your care to keep me safe tonight.”
19. Romans 8:31
“If God is for us, who can be against us?”
Prayer: “Father, I rest in the assurance that nothing can come against me because You are with me.”
20. Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
Prayer: “Lord, be my refuge and strength tonight. Watch over me and my loved ones as we sleep.”
21. Isaiah 54:10
“Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet My unfailing love for you will not be shaken.”
Prayer: “Lord, let Your unfailing love surround me and keep me safe from harm tonight.”
22. Psalm 125:2
“As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds His people both now and forevermore.”
Prayer: “Father, surround my home and family with Your protection tonight and forevermore.”
23. Matthew 18:18
“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.”
Prayer: “In the name of Jesus, I bind every plan of the enemy tonight and loose peace and safety in my home.”
24. Psalm 121:5-6
“The Lord watches over you—the Lord is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.”
Prayer: “Lord, watch over me and protect me from all harm tonight. Shade me with Your presence.”
25. Deuteronomy 31:6
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you.”
Prayer: “Lord, give me strength and courage tonight. Let me rest, knowing You are always with me.”
26. 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.”
Prayer: “Lord, keep me safe from every wicked plan. Guard my home and my loved ones tonight.”
27. Isaiah 43:2
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.”
Prayer: “Lord, no matter what challenges I face, I trust You to protect me and guide me.”
28. 1 John 4:4
“The one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.”
Prayer: “Lord, I trust in Your greater power to protect me from all harm tonight.”
29. Philippians 4:7
“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Prayer: “Lord, let Your peace guard my heart and mind tonight. Help me to rest in You.”
30. Psalm 37:23-24
“The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in Him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with His hand.”
Prayer: “Lord, uphold me with Your hand and guide me through the night in safety.”
31-40 Night Prayers for Protection Against Evil
31. 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.”
Prayer: “Lord, preserve my life tonight and protect me from all trouble. Stretch out Your hand and save me from harm.”
32. Zechariah 2:5
“And I Myself will be a wall of fire around it,” declares the Lord, “and I will be its glory within.”
Prayer: “Father, surround my home with a wall of fire. Let Your glory dwell within my household tonight.”
33. Job 5:12
“He thwarts the plans of the crafty, so that their hands achieve no success.”
Prayer: “Lord, thwart every evil plan against me and my family tonight. Let no harm succeed in our lives.”
34. Psalm 3:3
“But You, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high.”
Prayer: “Lord, be my shield and protection tonight. Lift my head high and guard me with Your presence.”
35. Isaiah 35:4
“Say to those with fearful hearts, ‘Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, He will come with vengeance; with divine retribution He will come to save you.’”
Prayer: “Lord, take away every fear from my heart. Come with Your divine protection and save me tonight.”
36. 2 Samuel 22:31
“As for God, His way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; He shields all who take refuge in Him.”
Prayer: “Father, I take refuge in You tonight. Shield me and my loved ones with Your flawless protection.”
37. Psalm 20:1
“May the Lord answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.”
Prayer: “Lord, answer me in times of trouble. Protect me and my household as we rest tonight.”
38. Exodus 15:2
“The Lord is my strength and my defense; He has become my salvation.”
Prayer: “Lord, be my strength and defense tonight. Save me from all harm and danger.”
39. Deuteronomy 33:27
“The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He will drive out your enemies before you.”
Prayer: “Lord, I rest in Your everlasting arms. Drive out every enemy that seeks to harm me tonight.”
40. Psalm 91:11
“For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.”
Prayer: “Father, command Your angels to watch over me and my family tonight. Let Your divine protection surround us.”
Conclusion
These 40 night prayers for protection against evil are powerful tools to help you rest peacefully, knowing that God is your ultimate protector. Scriptures like Psalm 91:1 (*“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty”*) remind us of the comfort and safety found in God’s presence. As you pray these prayers each night, trust that God will shield you, your family, and your home from all harm. Rest well in His care.
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