Protect me from the work of the devil.

 Protect Me from the Work of the Devil

A Reflection on Ephesians 6:11, James 4:7, and 1 Peter 5:8-9

Protect me from the work of the devil—his schemes, his lies, his snares,

The whispered doubts, the hidden traps, the sudden, fierce despairs.

He prowls like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour,

But I take refuge in the shadow of Your sovereign power.

Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. (Ephesians 6:11)

He comes as an angel of light, disguising darkness as truth.

He twists the promises of God and preys upon my youth.

He sows division, fear, and shame, and whispers I am lost.

But greater is the One in me who bore sin's every cost.

Protect me from his accusations, the guilt he tries to place,

The memories he dredges up to shame me and deface.

Let the blood of Jesus silence every lying tongue,

And let the truth of Your salvation be my song.

Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. (James 4:7)

Your word is my sword, Your truth is my shield,

Your name is the stronghold where I am concealed.

No weapon formed against me shall prosper or stand,

For I am held in the palm of Your hand.

So I plead the blood of Jesus over my mind, my heart, my home.

I declare that in Christ, I am no longer the devil's own.

Protect me from his work, Lord—his arrows and his darts.

And let Your peace, Your presence, Your power guard all my parts.

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. (1 Peter 5:8-9)

I put on the full armor of God—the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness,

The gospel of peace on my feet, the shield of faith in the midst of this mess.

I take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, Your Word,

And I stand firm in the victory that my Savior has already secured.

Protect me from the work of the devil. I resist him in Your name.

He has no authority over me; I will not be the same.

For the One who is in me is greater than the one in the world,

And in the power of Your Spirit, Your banner is unfurled.

Amen.