Protect me from the work of the devil.

Protect Me from the Work of the Devil

A Reflection on Ephesians 6:11 and James 4:7

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 hungry 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 the work of the devil—not by my might,

But by the blood of Jesus and the Spirit's holy light.

I submit to You, O God; I resist the enemy's voice.

And in that simple act of faith, I make Your will my choice.

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)

Amen.