50 MFM Warfare Prayer Points to Pray Before Going to Church Against Distractions, Spiritual Attacks and Hindrances
Prayer Focus
Prayer Focus: To commit the journey to church into God’s hands, destroy every distraction and hindrance assigned against worship, prayer, hearing the Word, fellowship, and spiritual growth, and ask God for divine protection, spiritual alertness, concentration, favor, and an encounter with His presence.
Bible Exhortation
Going to church should not be treated as an ordinary activity. It is an opportunity to gather with other believers, worship God, hear His Word, pray, receive instruction, fellowship, and strengthen one’s faith.
Jesus said, “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them” (Matthew 18:20).
Because the believer is going to seek God, it is wise to pray beforehand. Distractions can arise through circumstances, thoughts, lateness, unnecessary arguments, discouragement, fatigue, misplaced priorities, or other interruptions. The answer is to prepare spiritually and commit the entire journey and service to God.
The enemy’s purpose is to steal attention from Christ, hinder spiritual receptiveness, create unnecessary disturbances, and prevent believers from benefiting from God’s Word. But the believer can stand firmly in faith, prayer, wisdom, and the protection of God.
Before leaving for church, pray that God will order your steps, protect your journey, calm your mind, remove unnecessary hindrances, and help you receive everything He intends for you.
Prophetic Illustration
Imagine a traveler preparing to attend an important royal meeting. The destination is valuable, but the road contains several possible obstacles—wrong turns, distractions, delays, and interruptions.
The wise traveler does not wait until reaching the destination before preparing. The journey is committed into safe hands before departure.
Likewise, before going to church, commit the journey, your mind, your family, your belongings, your attention, and the entire service to God.
As Israel followed the pillar of cloud and fire, God’s people were reminded that divine direction was essential for their journey.
Today, may God order your steps. May He protect your going out and coming in. May He give you peace of mind and help you remain spiritually attentive throughout the service.
Bible Texts
- Psalm 121:1–8
- Psalm 23:1–6
- Psalm 91:1–16
- Psalm 118:24
- Proverbs 3:5–6
- Isaiah 26:3
- Isaiah 41:10
- Matthew 18:20
- Matthew 6:33
- Luke 10:38–42
- Romans 10:17
- Hebrews 10:24–25
- James 1:22
- Ephesians 6:10–18
- Philippians 4:6–7
Bible Reading
Psalm 121:1–8
Read the entire passage slowly, emphasizing God’s protection over your going out and coming in.
Psalm 118:24
“This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Proverbs 3:5–6
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
Hebrews 10:24–25
Read this passage concerning fellowship, encouragement, and gathering together with other believers.
Luke 10:38–42
Read the account of Mary sitting at Jesus’ feet and Martha becoming distracted by many things. Use it as a reminder to prioritize the presence and Word of Christ above unnecessary distractions.
Confession
I belong to Jesus Christ.
I am covered by the mercy of God.
The Lord orders my steps.
The Lord protects my going out and my coming in.
I reject every unnecessary distraction.
I reject every hindrance to worship.
I reject every confusion attacking my mind.
I reject every fear and discouragement.
My heart is prepared to meet with God.
My ears are open to God’s Word.
My mind is focused.
My spirit is alert.
My heart is receptive.
I shall not miss what God has prepared for me.
I shall worship God with understanding.
I shall hear the Word with faith.
I shall receive divine instruction.
I shall fellowship in peace.
I shall return home safely.
The Lord is my keeper.
No weapon formed against me shall prosper.
I am established in Christ, and I shall continue to grow spiritually.
In the name of Jesus, Amen.
Spiritual Symptoms
The following may indicate areas where prayer and practical preparation are needed before attending church:
- Constant distraction whenever worship begins.
- Persistent inability to concentrate during preaching.
- Unusual discouragement before attending church.
- Repeated arguments immediately before leaving home.
- Continual lateness caused by avoidable circumstances.
- Excessive preoccupation with phones or social media during service.
- Difficulty receiving correction from God’s Word.
- Constant wandering thoughts during prayer.
- Unnecessary irritation during fellowship.
- Lack of spiritual expectation.
- Repeated temptation to abandon church gatherings without good reason.
- Excessive worry about ordinary matters during worship.
- Persistent fatigue caused by poor preparation.
- Difficulty remembering important lessons from sermons.
- A pattern of allowing minor inconveniences to destroy one’s peace.
These symptoms can have ordinary causes such as stress, fatigue, scheduling problems, or anxiety. Prayer should therefore be combined with practical preparation, rest, punctuality, and wise management of distractions.
Prophetic Declaration
I decree that every unnecessary distraction assigned against my worship is broken.
I decree that every hindrance to my fellowship with God’s people is removed.
I decree that my journey to church shall be covered by divine protection.
I decree that my going out and coming in shall be preserved.
I decree that my mind shall be calm.
I decree that my spirit shall be alert.
I decree that my heart shall be receptive to God’s Word.
I decree that I shall not miss my divine appointment.
I decree that every plan of confusion shall fail.
I decree that every scheme designed to steal my attention from Christ shall be frustrated.
I decree that I shall hear with understanding.
I decree that I shall worship with sincerity.
I decree that I shall pray with faith.
I decree that I shall receive God’s instruction.
I decree that the Word shall produce fruit in my life.
I decree that I shall return from church spiritually strengthened, refreshed, instructed, and encouraged.
In the name of Jesus, Amen.
Dos and Don’ts
Dos
- Pray before leaving home.
- Prepare your clothes and belongings early.
- Leave with sufficient time to arrive peacefully.
- Ask God to order your steps.
- Carry your Bible and necessary materials.
- Prepare your heart for worship.
- Listen attentively to God’s Word.
- Take notes when appropriate.
- Pray over what you hear.
- Fellowship respectfully with other believers.
- Keep your phone and other distractions under control.
- Remain humble and teachable.
- Practice what Scripture teaches.
- Give thanks for the opportunity to gather with believers.
- Pray for the pastor, ministers, workers, and congregation.
Don’ts
- Do not deliberately leave preparation until the last minute.
- Do not allow minor inconveniences to ruin your worship.
- Do not engage in unnecessary arguments before church.
- Do not spend the service scrolling through social media.
- Do not deliberately create distractions for others.
- Do not approach worship with pride.
- Do not reject biblical correction simply because it challenges you.
- Do not spread gossip during fellowship.
- Do not allow offense to dominate your attention.
- Do not treat church attendance as merely a social activity.
- Do not ignore practical safety while traveling.
- Do not allow fear to control your decisions.
- Do not mistake every inconvenience for a spiritual attack.
- Do not neglect rest and preparation.
- Do not leave God’s Word at church—practice it in daily life.
Aggressive Praise & Worship
- Father, I praise You because You are my keeper and my shield.
- Lord Jesus, I exalt Your name above every power of darkness.
- I worship You because You are the God who orders my steps.
- I praise You because no weapon formed against me shall prosper.
- I magnify You because Your presence is with Your people.
- I praise You because You preserve my going out and my coming in.
- I exalt You because Your Word is powerful and life-giving.
- I praise You because You are greater than every distraction and hindrance.
- I magnify You because You give peace in the midst of trouble.
- I praise You because You are my refuge and fortress.
- I exalt the name of Jesus above every fear.
- I praise You because every plan of darkness is subject to Your authority.
- I worship You because You give wisdom and discernment.
- I praise You because Your angels minister according to Your will.
- I magnify You because Your mercy follows me.
- I praise You because You can turn obstacles into testimonies.
- I exalt You because You are Lord over my journey.
- I praise You because You can keep my heart focused upon Christ.
- I worship You because Your Word brings faith and transformation.
- Father, receive all glory, honor, dominion, and power, in the name of Jesus.
Prayer Instructions
- Begin with thanksgiving and worship.
- Confess your sins and ask for God’s cleansing.
- Read Psalm 121 aloud.
- Commit your journey to church into God’s hands.
- Pray against distractions, confusion, fear, and unnecessary hindrances.
- Pray for the church service and those ministering.
- Pray for spiritual understanding and receptiveness.
- Pray for protection over your household and journey.
- Leave home peacefully and avoid unnecessary arguments.
- During the service, remain attentive and prayerful.
- Write down important lessons from the Word.
- After church, pray that the Word will produce fruit in your life.
- Give thanks for God’s protection and the opportunity to fellowship.
50 MFM Warfare Prayer Points
1.
Every power assigned to distract me from seeking God today, be frustrated by the power of the Holy Spirit, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
2.
Every satanic hindrance standing between me and my worship today, break by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
3.
O Lord, arise and order my steps as I go to church, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
4.
Every power assigned to create confusion before my departure, be scattered, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
5.
Every unnecessary argument programmed to disturb my peace before church, be cancelled by the blood of Jesus, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
6.
Every power assigned to make me lose my spiritual focus, lose your hold over me, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
7.
Every satanic distraction assigned against my hearing of God’s Word, be destroyed, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
8.
My Father, cover my going out and my coming in with Your mighty hand, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
9.
Every evil plan assigned against my journey to church, be completely frustrated, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
10.
Every power assigned to make me unnecessarily late and miss what God has prepared for me, be broken, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
11.
Every spirit of confusion attacking my mind before worship, be silenced by the authority of Jesus Christ, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
12.
Every power injecting discouragement into my heart before church, be uprooted by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
13.
Every satanic strategy designed to keep me away from fellowship, be destroyed, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
14.
Every power assigned to turn minor inconveniences into major disturbances, be rendered powerless, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
15.
Every distraction fighting my concentration during the preaching of the Word, scatter now, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
16.
Holy Spirit, take control of my mind, emotions, attention, and understanding throughout the service, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
17.
Every power assigned to make me physically present but spiritually distracted, be broken, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
18.
Every voice of fear speaking against my peace, be silenced by the blood of Jesus, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
19.
Every power assigned to steal the Word from my heart, be defeated, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
20.
Every spiritual resistance against my receiving God’s instruction today, break by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
21.
My Father, make my heart fertile ground for Your Word, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
22.
Every power assigned to make me reject divine correction, be uprooted from my heart, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
23.
Every satanic influence promoting unnecessary offense in my heart, be destroyed, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
24.
Every power assigned to make me focus on people instead of Christ, lose your influence over me, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
25.
Every power assigned to make me spiritually insensitive during worship, be broken by divine fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
26.
O Lord, open the eyes of my understanding to the treasures contained in Your Word, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
27.
Every power of spiritual dullness attacking me before or during church, be consumed by the fire of God, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
28.
Every satanic distraction coming through unnecessary conversations, be terminated, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
29.
Every power assigned to make me miss divine instructions, be frustrated completely, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
30.
Every evil agenda against my spiritual growth through fellowship and the Word, scatter by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
31.
Father, give me grace to worship You in spirit and in truth, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
32.
Every power assigned to turn my attention away from God’s presence, be dethroned, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
33.
Every power fighting my peace before I leave for church, be scattered, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
34.
Every satanic scheme designed to produce unnecessary delay, confusion, or frustration, be cancelled, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
35.
Every power assigned to make me hear God’s Word without understanding, be broken, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
36.
Holy Spirit, release upon me wisdom, discernment, understanding, and spiritual sensitivity, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
37.
Every power assigned to make me forget the Word immediately after hearing it, be destroyed, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
38.
Every seed of spiritual laziness fighting my fellowship with believers, be uprooted, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
39.
Every power assigned to weaken my desire for the presence of God, be crushed, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
40.
Every satanic attack against my family as we prepare to go to church, be frustrated by the power of God, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
41.
Every power assigned to cause unnecessary conflict among us before worship, be silenced, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
42.
My Father, let Your peace rule in my heart throughout my journey and throughout the church service, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
43.
Every power assigned to make me leave church discouraged, confused, or spiritually empty, be defeated, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
44.
Every satanic strategy designed to prevent the Word from producing fruit in my life, be destroyed, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
45.
I receive grace to hear, understand, remember, obey, and practice the Word of God, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
46.
Every power of spiritual stagnation attacking my life through distraction and negligence, break by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
47.
Every hindrance standing at the gate of my spiritual advancement, move by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
48.
My Father, let today’s fellowship strengthen my faith, deepen my understanding, and increase my hunger for You, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
49.
Every plan of darkness against my going to church, my worship, my hearing of the Word, and my return home, be completely frustrated, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
50.
O Lord, arise and take absolute control of my journey, my worship, my attention, my understanding, and my fellowship; let every distraction, attack, hindrance, confusion, and opposition bow before the authority of Jesus Christ, and let me return with a divine encounter and lasting spiritual transformation, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
Conclusion
Father, thank You for the privilege of gathering with Your people.
As I go to church, order my steps. Preserve my going out and coming in. Keep my heart focused on You. Protect me from unnecessary distractions, fear, confusion, conflict, and every genuine spiritual hindrance.
Let my worship be acceptable.
Let my prayers be fervent.
Let my understanding be opened.
Let Your Word enter deeply into my heart.
Let every truth I receive produce transformation.
Give me grace to remain humble, attentive, teachable, and obedient.
May I not merely attend church physically; may I encounter You spiritually.
May I not merely hear the Word; may I understand it.
May I not merely understand it; may I obey it.
May I not merely obey it; may my life become a testimony of its transforming power.
Every distraction is broken.
Every unnecessary hindrance is removed.
Every plan of confusion is frustrated.
Every fear is subdued.
Every genuine spiritual attack is resisted through faith in Christ.
My steps are ordered.
My mind is focused.
My heart is prepared.
My spirit is alert.
My journey is covered.
My worship belongs to God.
My attention belongs to Christ.
My life belongs to Jesus.
In the name of Jesus, Amen.


