Prayer to Break Strongholds of the Mind

Psalm 18:2 The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; my shield, the power that saves me, my stronghold.

Lord, I approach your throne of grace today as a child approaching their father. You said I should love you with all my heart, soul, and mind, but I can’t love you with all my mind because of the ongoing battle. So Adonai, even now, I renew my mind as I verbalize the truth about who you are and your promises towards me: 

You are exalted as head over all, and you are the ruler of all things. Greatness, power, and majesty are yours. You existed before all things, and you hold all things together. You are all-powerful, all-knowing, and superior to every man and god. You are greater than every principality, spiritual wickedness, satanic opposition, and every stronghold of the enemy. Your Spirit of victory and truth is living in me. I am a citizen of your Kingdom; I have access to you and can approach you with boldness. I am loved by you; oh what manner of love you have bestowed on me. I am your creation, and I belong to you. You are my refuge and strength; you are always present to help in trouble. You are on my side, and you will never leave me to fight my battles on my own. You are my source and my portion forever. How rich is your grace, and how great is your kindness towards me. 

Lord, I acknowledge that I need your help to win this mental battle. You did not create your children to be bound and crippled by fear, loneliness, rejection, unforgiveness, lust, bitterness, anxiety, doubt, low self-esteem, guilt, insecurities, addiction, suicidal thoughts, anger, self-defeating and judgmental thoughts. Your desire is for us to live in freedom from the holds of the world and the devil. Teach me to control and conquer my thoughts, and bring them into submission to Jesus Christ, as I aim to please you in every way. Teach me to replace every unhealthy thought with your Word and your truth. Help me take on the mind of Christ and focus my mind on things that are beneficial, holy, and true according to what is written in your Word. Lord, I know that I am not fighting against human beings, but against rulers of darkness in high places, so I ask you to gird me with strength for battle so I can reject every temptation and thought that contradicts the truth of who you are and who I am in you. Help me to be strong in your mighty power, not leaning on my own strength or understanding. Lord, I know I can’t break free by my own might so teach me to put on your armor of war so that I can take my stand against the devil’s schemes – being equipped with the breastplate of righteousness, the belt of truth, the shield of faith, the helmet of deliverance, and the sword of your Word. 

As I live in union with Jesus Christ, submitting to your power and clothing myself with your armor, Father, I ask you to turn to rubble every wall that the enemy has fortified in my mind. In the name and authority of Jesus Christ, I ask you to demolish every high thing, every stronghold, every Goliath, and every mind-oppressing spirit that seeks to keep me bound. As Jericho wall crumbled, I pray that the enemy’s plans against my mind will fall and be shattered by your great strength. I pray that you will break every unhealthy cycle in my life and mind. I cry out as David – You, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the one who lifts my head high.

Adonai, I pray that you give me the strength to stand, the courage to fight, and the perseverance to win this battle. I pray that your peace which surpasses all understanding will guard my mind in Christ Jesus.  I stand on the promise of your Word that blessed are those who hope in you, and those who trust in you will never be put to shame. 

Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

Mark 12:30, 1 Chronicles 29:11, Colossians 1:17, Psalm 147:5, Psalm 135:5, Ephesians 1:19-20, Philippians 3:20, Ephesians 3:12, 1 John 3:1, Ephesians 2:10, Psalm 46:1, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Hebrews 4:12, Philippians 4:7-8, Ephesians 6:10-17,  Joshua 6:20, Psalm 3:3, Psalm 9:10, 1 Timothy 1:17

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43 thoughts on “Prayer to Break Strongholds of the Mind

  1. ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS “NEVER LET THE DEVIL OUR ENEMY TAKE YOUR MIND” ALWAYS KEEP THAT DEVIL AND HIS CAMP REBUKED. ALWAYS QUOTE A BIBLE SCRIPTURE DURING THE DAY”NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST ME SHALL PROSPER AND EVERY TONGUE THAT SPOKE AGAINST ME IS CONDEMED.

  2. This prayer really worked…my name is Diego Montecinos and im going through a spiritual war and i was losing…i would appreciate it if someone would speak my name in a prayer and back me up in my fight using gods word and his name…thank you 🙏

    1. Hi Diego, It fills my heart with joy that this prayer has worked for you. To God be the Glory! I am praying for you! God is able! Victory will be yours!

    2. I realize this is from 2022 but I prayed for you as you asked and wondering how you are doing. Love in Christ,
      Calista Shotts

  3. I have been “really going through it,” but this prayer brought me some peace. I still don’t know how everything is going to work out but I definitely do feel better and more mental clarity. Please keep me in prayer that God continues to make the crooked ways straight in my mind and in my life!

    1. I thank God for bringing you peace through this prayer. I will keep praying with you for total deliverance and restoration.

    2. Tiffany, I was up early praying this morning and I have run across your prayer request. I plead the Blood of Jesus over you and ask God to Intervene in every area of your life from the crown of your head to the sole of your feet In Jesus’ Name Amen!

  4. Truly this prayer worked for me! I have been battling with some strongholds; bitterness, anger, worry and anxiety, overthinking and a suspicious mind. Immediately after voicing the prayer out loud, the italised part especially, I felt some unexplained calmness, happier, light, as if something has been taken off my mind. I just felt like smiling forever! I have been reverting to the prayer when the liar, the thief, attempts messing up with my mind to steal my joy and peace.

    God through my Lord Jesus Christ, my Saviour, and Comforter, Guide, the Holy Spirit, is truly powerful. Thanks so much for the prayer. Please continue to pray for me to fight the plans of the devil to corrupt my mind. May God continue to bless you so that you in turn bless us.

    1. God be praised! He is truly greater than bitterness, anger, worry, anxiety and overthinking. Who is like our Lord! I will keep praying with you! Indeed we know that the devil is already defeated and we are victorious through Jesus Christ!

  5. Please pray for my life long stronghold of addiction. I need the men and women of God to pray for me as a family. I need to be healed, I cannot fight this alone.
    Please I am desperately seeking freedom from this addiction.
    I need God to work in my life

  6. Please pray for me , and liberation in my relationship. I also want to build with God. Pray for my mind against resentment anxiety and low self esteem. I feel like I am having set back . I have done series of interviews and no job.

    1. Hi Dami, I am standing in the gap for you. I pray that God will remove every stronghold from your mind. I pray that God will set you free from chains of anxiety, resentment and low self-esteem. May the peace and love of Christ flood your heart and mind. I pray that God also open the door to the right job for you. May you experience favor in Jesus’ name.

  7. Please please make a prayer for me with my name in it to break the strong holds on me I have had so many Deliverance’s I really really need prayers right now

    1. Hi Heather – I am praying for you! May God set you free from everything that has you bound. In the name of Jesus, I pray that every chain in your life and mind will be broken! I pray you will be delivered and stay delivered and that you will not fall back into old habits and cycles. In Jesus’ Name, Amen!

  8. Prayers please I am battling and could use all the prayer warriors to help. May God continue to bless you with our spiritual battles and deliver us from evil. Amen

    1. Hi Stacy, your name has been added to the prayer list, and I will be interceding for you. We know that prayer works and what God cannot do does not exist. Keep trusting Him for your deliverance.

    1. To God be the Glory! He is worthy to be praised! As you continue to pray and trust in God, I pray that you will experience total deliverance.

  9. Please pray for my mind. I have battled with thoughts of anxiety, depression, bitterness, unforgiveness, anger, jealousy, insomnia and hopelessness. Now I am needing God to heal me from breast cancer, and my mind needs to be uncluttered and renewed to believe God.

    1. Hi April, I stand with you in prayer as we call on Jehovah Rapha, our God who heals. I pray that you experience the supernatural power of Christ Jesus: the life-changing power, the chain-breaking power, the mind-restoring power and the cancer-destroying power. We know, and the scripture confirms that there is no condition beyond the reach of God’s power. Cancer is no match for our El-Shaddai, the Lord almighty. Strongholds of the mind are no match for Him. I pray that you will live to declare the goodness and faithfulness of Yahweh!

      Peace be unto you!

  10. Please pray for me my name is suzette rivas. I been getting attacked spiritually it’s been a tuff battle I can feel the bad it’s strong! I been struggling with doubts since I haven’t had a break through with depression oppression. So please pray for me thank you!

    1. Hi Suzette, I am praying for you. I pray that you will break forth out of depression, oppression, doubt and every stronghold of the enemy. It is my prayer that everything in your life will be aligned with God’s will and purpose. You are an overcomer through Jesus Christ and victory is guaranteed if we trust him. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. I pray that you will experience an overflow of joy in Jesus name. Keep praying! Keep pushing! Keep trusting!

  11. It is a blessing to have communion together with those of like faith. And love and compassion for one another my name is Nora please keep me in prayer

  12. Glory to God! Kindly join me in prayer to overcome the strongholds of demonic thoughts impressed on my mind.

    Also, join me in prayer to fulfill purpose on earth through my God-given talents.

    I pray for more of God’s power and anointing on you in Jesus’ Mighty Name. Amen.

  13. Lord I pray for my mind and and my family’s mind to be whole and in Christ Jesus. Cover me in the blood of God almighty .I declare and decree .

  14. I just prayed this prayer once and I feel like something has been lift off of my head now. My name is Sbusiso Khoza please pray for me to receive a complete deliverance from these mental strongholds.

  15. Amen!
    Please pray for me I’ve been disturbed about a reoccurring dream that always keeps me back when others have moved it’s been for years now and I still have that dream. it’s scary how the same dream will come in different forms.

  16. To God be the Glory. I need prayer today. I can’t be held captive by these strongholds over my mind. Not my portion in the Name of Jesus! Oh, Lord save us. It’s heart breaking that so many believers are going through the same thing. but strangely comforting. Please pray for me. I’m fighting to keep it together but I’m scared. I trust the Lord. I can’t go on with these thoughts. They morph themselves into something else everytime. I feel so alone. I don’t know how to reach out. So many years. I have so much to live for. So much gift and talent. The Enemy is fighting tooth and nail over my life and destiny. But God will not permit that I go down. He has a purpose for me. And he does for all of us believers. We’ve got to fight. Please help me claim my life and destiny back in the Name of Jesus. I’m praying for you all too. I love you my family of believers. The Enemy wouldn’t be after us constantly if he didn’t know that he’s already defeated. He’s just making futile attempts to get us to believe that he isn’t. Let’s hold on guys. Let’s stand firm. Thank you guys for allowing me a platform to be vulnerable. I’ve been holding it in trying to act okay. Thank you. Please pray for me.

  17. Amen everybody. It’s both heartbreaking to see that so many believers are suffering like I am. But also comforting to know that I’m not alone and that I’ll make it through. Please pray for me. I’m tired of acting like everything is okay. Even scared to pray cause I think the enemy might hear and manipulate it. Sometimes I feel like it makes the thoughts grow wilder. But I find comfort in knowing that I don’t have to say them aloud in detail to God. He already knows what they are. I just need to surrender them to Him and trust that they will no longer have power over me in any shape form or manner. Through anything or anybody. Help me pray. I’m ashamed, I’m confused and I don’t know what to believe. God has delivered me before and I know He will do it again. I love you my family of believers. We already have a victory in the Name of Jesus. Thank you for this platform that has allowed me to be vulnerable. God bless you.

  18. I’ve been under attack for many years. And, up to now I did not know what to do other than pray. I was too proud to ask, but, I know now that I cannot do this alone. I need help to fight the attack against my mind, my health, and my family….please, I have lost 3 siblings, and my spouse. I am needed help to fight against the locusts in life as well… prayer warriors help, help, help!!!

  19. Hi family,

    I too have been struggling with negative thoughts constantly, it’s a daily battle to stay positive even though I’m praying regularly. Please may someone pray that God will break this stronghold on my mind. I am praying that my chains be broken so that I may feel freedom.

    God bless

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