Spiritual Warfare Prayers to Overcome Jealousy and Envy
Heavenly Father, I give thanks and praise. I’m blessed to be among those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be saints together with all those who call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Yet, I struggle with jealousy and envy, comparing myself to others. I drains me and weakens my spirit.
Titus 3:3 For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another.
Prayer To Bind The Spirit Of Jealousy
Wonderful Counselor, I bind that spirit of jealousy that’s attempting to consume my life. I curse it out completely in the name of Jesus, for it is more than cruelty and overwhelming fury.
Remove it now, mighty God, along with the hatred, anger, fear, and insecurities that fuel it. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.
Proverbs 24:19-20 Fret not yourself because of evildoers, and be not envious of the wicked, for the evil man has no future; the lamp of the wicked will be put out.
James 3:16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice.
Prayer To Be Set Free From Thoughts Of Jealousy
Everlasting Father, I desire to be as holy as You are. Set me free of the thoughts that consume my mind which cause jealousy to arise.
Substitute the negativity and cruelty within my heart with Your peace and love, and gentle kindness. Amen.
Proverbs 27:4 Wrath is cruel, anger is overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?
1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
Prayer To Help Control Emotions
Lord, our emotions have a major part to play in displaying our actions. We ask today that You help us to control them as they arise.
Anger, hate, jealousy, malice, and pride will be replaced by Your warm and comforting love, peace, tranquility, and compassion, as we step out today to execute acts of kindness towards one another. Amen.
Proverbs 14:30 A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot.
James 4:2-3 You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. Yet, you do not have, because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions.
Prayer For Overcoming Envy
Prince of Peace, help those who are struggling today. May they experience Your love and show love in return to all they come into contact with.
Help me to not be envious of my neighbors and friends, but rather to be happy for them and encourage them to go even further. Cleanse me of anything that breaks Your heart, oh Savior.
Help me live a righteous life, Heavenly Father. Because on this day I declare it, I decree it and speak it into my life, in Jesus’ mighty name, Amen!!!
James 3:14-15 But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.
Galatians 5:19-21 Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
