Evil is real, but our God is greater. As families navigate a world of visible and invisible dangers, Scripture invites us to seek the Lord’s shelter, wisdom, and peace.
A prayer for protection from evil, for family, places every room, routine, and relationship under the covering of the Almighty. Tonight and every day, we can ask God to surround our homes, guard our hearts, and preserve our steps.
These thirty short, Scripture-rooted prayers are crafted to help you call on God’s faithful protection over your household. Pray them aloud, personalize them with names, and believe that the Lord who neither slumbers nor sleeps keeps watch over every loved one.
Prayers For Protection From Evil, For Family
1. Psalm 91:1
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”
God’s shadow is wide enough to cover your whole household. Dwelling with Him brings safety, peace, and confidence. Invite your family to live close to His heart.
Prayer:
“Most High God, hide our family in Your secret place. Cover our home with Your shadow. Guard our minds, bodies, and hearts from every evil. Let Your presence fill our rooms with peace, and keep us near Your heart day and night. In Jesus’ name. Amen.”
2. Psalm 121:7–8
“The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in…”
The God who keeps watch over Israel keeps watch over your family’s comings and goings. His preserving care is constant. Entrust daily routines to Him.
Prayer:
“Keeper of Israel, preserve our family from all evil. Guard our going out and coming in-at school, work, and home. Protect our souls from fear and temptation. Keep us by Your unfailing love from this time forth, and for evermore. Amen.”
3. Proverbs 18:10
“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”
God’s name is a place of safety. When danger threatens or anxiety rises, run together into His tower. He is our shield.
Prayer:
“Lord, we run into Your name today. Be our family’s strong tower. Surround our home with Your protection and settle our hearts in Your strength. Keep us safe from harm and steady in faith. Let Your name be our refuge. Amen.”
4. 2 Thessalonians 3:3
“But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.”
God’s faithfulness is the ground under our feet. He strengthens and guards His own. Ask Him to stabilize your family and keep you from evil.
Prayer:
“Faithful Lord, establish our family in Your truth. Keep us from evil in every form-seen and unseen. Strengthen our convictions, purify our motives, and protect our relationships. We trust Your watchful care over our home. Amen.”
5. Matthew 6:13
“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil…”
Jesus taught us to ask for daily deliverance. Temptations and traps exist, but God provides a way of escape. Pray for His leading.
Prayer:
“Father, lead our family away from temptation and deliver us from evil. Redirect our steps when we wander. Close doors that harm and open paths of righteousness. Keep our hearts clean and our home at peace, for Yours is the kingdom and the power. Amen.”
6. John 17:15
“I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.”
Jesus prays for protection while we live in a broken world. Your family is covered by His intercession. Agree with His prayer.
Prayer:
“Lord Jesus, keep our family from the evil one. Guard our minds from lies, our bodies from harm, and our hearts from bitterness. Sanctify us by Your truth and hold us close as we live for You. Amen.”
7. Psalm 34:7
“The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.”
God stations angelic protection around those who fear Him. Ask for a holy encampment around your home and loved ones.
Prayer:
“Lord, set Your angels round about our family. Establish a hedge of protection around our home, our sleep, and our steps. Deliver us from danger, deception, and dread. Let Your fear and favor rest here. In Jesus’ name. Amen.”
8. Isaiah 54:17
“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper…”
Weapons may form, but they will not succeed under God’s covering. Declare His promise over your family’s life and future.
Prayer:
“Father, we declare that no weapon formed against our family shall prosper. Silence every accusing tongue. Break harmful schemes and cancel dark assignments. Let Your righteousness be our heritage and Your peace be our guard. Amen.”
9. Ephesians 6:11
“Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
Protection includes preparation. Clothe your family in God’s armor-truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, the Word, and prayer.
Prayer:
“God, outfit our family with Your armor today. Belt us with truth, guard us with righteousness, shield us with faith, and crown us with salvation. Put Your Word in our mouths and prayer in our hearts. Help us stand firm against every scheme. Amen.”
10. Psalm 3:3
“But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.”
God is a personal shield for each family member. He defends and lifts weary heads. Invite His nearness.
Prayer:
“Lord, be a shield around our home. Lift our heads when we’re afraid or tired. Deflect every attack, discourage every lie, and surround us with Your glory. Keep each of us under Your covering love. Amen.”
11. Psalm 23:4
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me…”
God’s presence drives out fear even in dark valleys. Teach your family to look for the Shepherd’s rod and staff.
Prayer:
“Shepherd of our souls, walk with our family through every shadow. Replace fear with faith, panic with peace. Guide our steps, correct our path, and comfort our hearts. Your presence is our safety. Amen.”
12. Psalm 32:7
“Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance.”
God is both hiding place and rescuer. He surrounds His people with deliverance. Rest your home in His refuge.
Prayer:
“Hiding Place, cover our family in Your protection. Preserve us from trouble and encircle our home with songs of deliverance. Let Your joy displace fear and Your wisdom direct our choices. Keep us secure in You. Amen.”
13. Psalm 5:11–12
“Let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice… defend thou them… For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.”
Trust invites defense; righteousness invites favor. Ask God to encircle your family like a shield.
Prayer:
“Lord, we trust You. Defend our family and surround us with favor as a shield. Bless our conversations, decisions, and relationships. Let joy fill our home, and let Your protection be evident day and night. Amen.”
14. James 4:7
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
Protection begins with surrender and resistance. A submitted family can stand firm and watch the enemy flee.
Prayer:
“God, we submit our family to You-our thoughts, habits, and home. Give us grace to resist the devil and his lies. Let him flee as we stand in Your truth. Keep us humble, watchful, and steadfast. Amen.”
15. 1 John 4:4
“Greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.”
Christ within is stronger than any evil without. Remind your family of the One who lives in you.
Prayer:
“Lord Jesus, You in us are greater than any darkness. Fill our home with Your Spirit. Drive out fear, confusion, and strife. Strengthen our faith and make Your presence our protection. We rest in Your victory. Amen.”
16. Luke 10:19
“Behold, I give unto you power… over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.”
Jesus grants authority to His people. Pray with confidence, standing in His name for your family’s protection.
Prayer:
“Jesus, thank You for Your authority. We stand in Your name for our family. Crush the enemy’s plans, break oppressive patterns, and keep us from harm. Let Your power guard our steps and Your peace guard our hearts. Amen.”
17. Romans 16:20
“And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly.”
God’s peace is a weapon; His victory is sure. Ask Him to swiftly crush evil influences.
Prayer:
“God of peace, bruise Satan under our feet. End cycles of fear and confusion. Replace anxiety with Your calm and turmoil with Your order. Reign over our home with Your peace that passes understanding. Amen.”
18. Psalm 140:4
“Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.”
We can ask for deliverance from harmful people and intentions. God redirects and preserves our steps.
Prayer:
“Lord, keep our family from the hands of the wicked and the plans of the violent. Frustrate evil intentions and reroute us away from danger. Preserve our goings and keep our paths secure in You. Amen.”
19. Psalm 59:1
“Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me.”
God is both deliverer and defender. He stands between your family and the threats that rise up.
Prayer:
“O God our defender, deliver our family from every enemy-visible and invisible. Stand between us and harm. Raise a standard against evil and surround our home with Your protection. We look to You alone. Amen.”
20. Psalm 125:2
“As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever.”
God’s protection is like mountains around a city-steady, strong, unmovable. Picture your home encircled by His presence.
Prayer:
“Lord, be like mountains around our family. Encircle our home with steadfast protection. Let Your strength surround our weakness and Your presence steady our days. Keep us safe now and forever. Amen.”
21. Numbers 6:24–26
“The LORD bless thee, and keep thee… and give thee peace.”
God’s blessing includes keeping and peace. Speak this blessing as a protective covering over your household.
Prayer:
“Lord, bless and keep our family. Make Your face shine upon our home and be gracious to us. Lift up Your countenance on each one and grant us peace that guards from evil. We receive Your blessing with faith. Amen.”
22. Nahum 1:7
“The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.”
God’s goodness and knowledge of us become a stronghold in trouble. Trust brings us under His care.
Prayer:
“Good Lord, be our stronghold in every trouble. You know those who trust in You—count our family among them. Shelter us from evil and secure our hearts in Your goodness. Keep us close to You. Amen.”
23. Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
God is not distant; He is present help. Call on Him for immediate protection and courage.
Prayer:
“Refuge and Strength, be present with our family now. Help us in trouble, steady our hearts, and shield our home. Let Your nearness be our courage and Your power our protection. We run to You. Amen.”
24. Proverbs 3:24–26
“When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid… Be not afraid of sudden fear… For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.”
Nighttime fears and sudden alarms meet God’s confidence. Ask for peaceful sleep and secure steps.
Prayer:
“Father, grant our family unafraid sleep and calm hearts. Keep us from sudden fear and hidden traps. Be our confidence in the night and our guide in the day. Protect our steps and steady our sleep. Amen.”
25. Revelation 12:11
“And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony…”
Christ’s victory is our protection. Plead the blood of Jesus over your family and declare His faithfulness.
Prayer:
“Lord Jesus, we plead Your blood over our family and our home. We overcome the enemy by Your sacrifice and by our testimony of Your faithfulness. Cover our doors, decisions, and days. Keep us in Your victory. Amen.”
26. Exodus 12:13
“And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are…”
God marked homes with protection in a dark night. In Christ, we trust His saving mark over our households.
Prayer:
“Covenant-keeping God, place Your saving mark over our home. Let judgment pass over and evil be turned away. Remember mercy and protect our household by the finished work of Christ. Keep us under Your covering. Amen.”
27. Colossians 1:13
“Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:”
In Jesus, we belong to a new kingdom. Darkness has lost its claim. Stand in that transfer for your family.
Prayer:
“Father, thank You for delivering our family from the power of darkness. Plant us firmly in the kingdom of Your dear Son. Break every dark influence and fill our home with Your light, truth, and peace. Amen.”
28. 2 Kings 6:17
“And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see… the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.”
There is more for us than against us. Ask God to open your eyes to His unseen protection.
Prayer:
“Lord, open our family’s eyes to see Your protection. Surround us with Your chariots of fire. Remind us that You are greater than every threat. Let faith rise as we trust Your mighty defense over our home. Amen.”
29. Hebrews 1:14
“Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?”
Angels are sent to serve God’s people. Ask the Lord to commission them over your family’s life and travels.
Prayer:
“Father, send Your ministering spirits to guard and guide our family. Watch over our travels, our school and work, our play and rest. Let angelic help surround us and keep us in Your ways. Amen.”
30. John 10:28
“And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.”
Jesus holds His people securely. No enemy can snatch what He holds. Rest your family in His hand.
Prayer:
“Good Shepherd, hold our family in Your hand. Let no evil snatch or harm us. Keep our faith, guard our lives, and lead us safely all our days. We trust Your grip more than our fears. In Your name. Amen.”
Conclusion
Take heart: the same God who guarded Israel by night and led them by day watches over your family now. He surrounds your home like mountains, places angels at your doors, and hides you under His wings.
Even when you cannot see it, His protection is real, present, and powerful. Keep praying these Scriptures over your household. Speak God’s promises at your table, over your children, and as you lay down to sleep.
The Lord is faithful; He will strengthen you and keep you from evil. May your family live under His shelter, walk in His peace, and shine with His light in every season. Amen.