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Prayer to Keep the Enemy from Stealing Your Joy




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Prayer for Protection Against Joy Stealers

Heavenly Father, my source of unending joy, I come to You today aware of the enemy’s schemes to steal the joy You have placed in my heart. I recognize that my happiness is a strength derived from You, a gift that the enemy seeks to snatch away through worry, fear, and doubt.

Lord, I ask for Your divine protection over my heart and mind. Shield me from the attacks that aim to drain my peace and cloud my happiness.

Help me to be vigilant, recognizing the subtle ways in which negativity tries to seep into my life. Strengthen me to stand firm in faith, holding onto the joy of the Lord as my fortress. May I find my happiness not in the transient things of this world but in the eternal hope found in You.

Nehemiah 8:10 …Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

Prayer to Overcome Discouragement and Despair

Almighty God, in times when discouragement and despair threaten to overwhelm me, I turn to You as the wellspring of all comfort and hope. I reject the lies of the enemy that seek to diminish my spirit and choose instead to embrace the truth of Your Word, which promises joy and peace in abundance.

Help me to focus on the blessings You have bestowed upon me, to count each one and to find peace and happiness in Your constant presence in my life.

May Your Holy Spirit uplift me, breathing new life into my weary heart. Replace every negative thought with affirmations of faith, hope, and love. Let me be an example of unshakeable joy, a beacon of light in a world often shrouded in darkness.

Psalm 42:11 Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.

2 Corinthians 4:8-9 We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.

Prayer for Renewed Joy in Trials

Lord Jesus, in the midst of life’s trials and tribulations, I sometimes find my peace waning under the pressure of circumstances. In these moments, I call out to You for a renewal of joy, a fresh outpouring of Your Holy Spirit to revive my weary soul.

Remind me that trials are opportunities to experience Your faithfulness and that in every challenge, You are working for my good.

Teach me to find peace and happiness in Your presence, to cultivate a heart of gratitude, and to see each day as a gift to be cherished.

Even when I walk through valleys of shadow, let the joy of Your salvation be my guiding light, turning every tear into a testament of Your love and every hardship into a story of Your grace.

James 1:2-3 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.

Psalm 30:5 Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.

Allowing Others to Steal Your Joy

Lately, I have allowed others to steal my joy over and over again, and it is so difficult to claim it. Every time I try, it seems to get more and more difficult.

I have become demotivated and despondent, dejected, lacking confidence, my spirit has dropped to an all-time low.

Abba Father, I know that I am responsible for my happiness so help me to free myself from the negative energy I feel.

1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 – Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it.

2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 – Therefore we also pray always for you that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness and the work of faith with power, that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Declaration of Freedom

Grant me new insight, Lord and take me to a higher level in understanding what I am dealing with. I declare right now that I am a child of the Most High and Loving God and I will live a life free from resentment and full of contentment.

I have total control over my mind and I will be peaceful, regardless of what happens around me. At this very moment, I claim my joy, in the matchless name of Jesus Christ! SO BE IT…AMEN!

Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

James 1:2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.

Prayer To Keep The Enemy From Stealing Your Joy
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31 thoughts on “Prayer to Keep the Enemy from Stealing Your Joy”

  1. I am very Thankful and grateful that I found this prayers article ,
    Now I can just click and pray for what I needed to pray! Thank you soo much! More Blessings to this prayer page🙏🏻❤️

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  2. Merry Christmas to you all and have a happy New Year .KEEP me in your prayers to be protected under the blood of Jesus Christ also pray for my daughter Crystal. Thank you very much for your love and support

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  3. We will not fear Father as we will take every thought captive and make it obedient to You and cast down every high thing that exalts itself against God ~ in the mighty name of Jesus 🙏 Amen

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  4. Dear God,
    Today,I will rejoice and happy all day long.
    I claim my joy and I don’t allow others to steal my joy. Amen.
    I pray for peace,love and joy in my daily life. Amen.
    Thank You Lord,for bring peace in my life and bless me with The Peace of God that passes all understanding.
    Hallelujah.
    In Jesus mighty name I pray.
    Amen and Amen..

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  5. Thanks Christian TT for your many words of encouragement and prayer that keep me through out the years. May God richest blessings be upon the ministry as you continue to provide the world with hope of the words God,with every lasting Salvation. A Bless 2021.

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  6. Thank you lord for all you do for me and my family. I ask for forgiveness in all I’ve sinned, yesterday, today and always. All I’ve done in my past and please keep working on me to be a better person for myself. Others and my husband.

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  7. Heavenly Father. I thank you for being so faithful. I repent of everything I said yesterday Lord. I repent of my thoughts feelings and actions. I spoke out of hurt and disappointment Lord and I pray for forgiveness in all the ways I hurt and disappointment you. You said Proverbs 16:32
    Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
    Lord mold me into your image so I am slow to wrath and gentle in spirit. Make me more like you and less like me. I repent and turn from every thought deed and action that does not align with your divine will for my life. Thank you God for being so gracious and so kind to me. So merciful and sovereign. Help me in these coming weeks to persevere and push thru with my studies. Keep me focused academically Lord. I pray for memory and the ability to retain all that I read and see. I pray for less worry and anxiety and more strength and steadfastness. Psalm 25:11
    Quicken me, O Lord, for thy names sake.
    I am praying today for a fresh anointing. Help me to seek you more and hear you more clearly. I pray for this country Lord. I pray that no matter what happens I seek to you for refuge and comfort. I can’t thank you enough for choosing me to be your daughter. I long to serve you better. Jehovah Jireh my all provider I will love you and serve you forever. Amen.

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  8. I would like to give you thanks in advance for your moment and dedication for all this prayers you have been sending me thank you all and God Bless you all.

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  9. HEAVENLY FATHER to YOU be ALL GLORY AND HONOR AND PRAISE. I ask that healing and understanding come forth in every broken relationship this day and unspeakable joy overwhelm our homes, jobs, churches, families etc. You are our WAY MAKER LORD. There is absolutely NONE like YOU. We will be still and know that YOU are GOD according to YOUR WORD. We Love You Lord Jesus. We Thank You for Your Precious HOLY BLOOD that Heals all wounds. In Jesus Name. Amen

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  10. Lord give me peace and let my Son see I have to be at these Dr. Appointments
    Go into his heart right now
    And when he wakes up please don’t let him be critical, but loving and kind
    Thank you precious father
    Thy will be done
    Amen & Amen

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  11. Dear Father God,
    Today,I am in Christ Jesus,
    I am a child of The Most High Living God.
    So today,I will rejoice and happy all of the day in my life.I claim my joy and I don’t allow others to steal my joy. Amen.
    I thank You Lord,for bless me to live at peace in my daily life,with The Peace of God that passes all understanding all day long.
    I am victorious through Christ Jesus,who strengthens meAmen.
    I pray for peace love and joy in my daily life,Amen.
    Thank You Lord Jesus,to give me the strength to have faith and trust in You.
    Lord Jesus,with You,be by my side,I can handle anything. Amen.
    Hallelujah.
    In Jesus mighty name I pray.
    Amen and Amen.

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  12. Dear loving father
    I thank u for giving me strength and confidence to say no to temptation,and for trusting myself in every decision I have to make with my life,to open my eyes so I can choose between wright and wrong,I don’t care about how the world look at me,because when ur with me anything is possible.
    I declare and degree that no one will ever steal my joy again
    In Jesus Mighty Name Amen and Amen

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    • Good Morning,

      I pray all is well! I thank God for these prayers that I receive through my email. They are helping me in many areas of my life. For they are truly needed please keep me in prayer.
      Thank you & God Bless

      Tamara

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  13. Father God Almighty Grace of all Grace you are so loving and kind Father God and I thank you Lord Jesus for what you’ve done what you’re doing and what you bout to do in my life count it all joy Father God. thank you Lord Jesus for my family and I ask that you continue to bless us with favor and prosperity Lord Jesus give us the will and the want to keep going in life thank you Lord for your strength amen and amen.

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  14. I praise and give You many thanks,my dear Lord Jesus Christ.I will glorify Your name forever.
    Through our Lord Jesus Christ.Today,I will rejoice and claim my joy and I don’t allow others to steal my joy. Amen.
    I declare that today,
    I am a child of the Most High Loving God.
    Thank You Lord,for Your great plans for me,bless me to live in peace in my daily life.
    Hallelujah.
    In Jesus mighty name I pray.
    Amen and Amen.

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  15. Thank you God for your wonderful love and blessings upon my Family. I declare and decree that no one can steal my joy and the awesome joy you have given to my family

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  16. Heavenly father i come before you this morning lord to give you thanks & praise for everything you bestow upon me & my family lord father am asking for forgiveness of my sin this morning am asking for mercies and strength lord father please provide for me & my family please lord in every way father i know that am a sinner am not worthy to give you thanks & praise lord but am asking you to take full control of my life father show thy way & lead me always as today lord i go to take a bloodtest father i left the results in your hands please cover me under your blood father prepare the table before me lord i just want to give it all to you father all struggles & stress lord & i know you will take full control in Jesus precious name i pray this morning Amen

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  17. Dear Father God.
    I lift my hands up to You in praise and surrender my life to You this morning.
    Lord Jesus, I cast all my burdens on You.
    Open my eyes to see that You know what is best for me.
    So that today,dear Lord Jesus Christ.
    Please help me to claim my joy. Amen
    I know that I am responsible for my happiness.
    Please help me to free myself from the negative energy I feel.
    I thank You Lord,to teach me,to live a life full of contentment.
    I declare that today.
    I will walk to follow Your truth.
    Please guide my thoughts,word,and actions.
    So that today.I will find peace in my daily life .
    Thank You Lord Jesus ,for You always make all things right.
    In Jesus mighty name I pray.
    Amen and Amen.

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    • I claim by the blood of Jesus , I will let no one steal my Joy
      Thank you Lord Jesus
      Thy will be done
      Amen & Amen

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  18. I praise You dear Heavenly Father,so today this new day,I give it all to You,Your word says come all who are weary and burdened and You will give us rest for our weary soul.
    I know that no one can steal my joy and my happiness.
    Because my Lord Jesus Christ,
    always being there for me,be my side.
    I am a child of the Most High God and I will live full of contentment.
    So today I claim my joy through
    my Lord Jesus Christ.
    Thank you Lord for You have blessed me to live in Your mighty name.
    In Jesus mighty name I pray.
    Amen and Amen.

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  19. I often wonder why you pray to God when the Bible says that the only way to God is thru His Son, Jesus. Pray to Jesus, the Son of God. (John 14: 6)
    Signed,
    Curious in So. Cali..

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    • Hi Christy, I saw your question when scrolling down to look to see if they had a song posted at the end and hope you don’t mind me answering. When you are reading John 14:6 it is talking about our relationship and salvation with God is through his Son, Jesus. If you read The Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6:9-13, Jesus himself started it with, “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name…” I hope you have a wonderful blessed day. Your friend in the Lord, Denise from B.C., Canada

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