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Warfare Decrees
by Major Stephen Court

As we prepare for battle we put on the full armour of God and we declare biblical truths (with Bible references provided in case you want to look them up) that apply to those who are not only saved but ready to fight[i].  We claim some of these in faith, intending that as we continue to humbly and boldly obey God, they will apply to us.  We pray them to the Father prophetically.

Warning: these verses do not apply to people who are living independently of and in rebellion against God.  If you find yourself in this situation, today is the day to turn from your sins and trust the Lord Jesus for salvation.[ii]

Spiritual Basics

It is good to get back to basics and remind ourselves of what God has done for us.  He is the great Initiator.  He loved us first.  He started the romance.  He created us, saved us, regenerated us, forgave us, justified us, redeemed us, established us, and so much more.  We declare these spiritual basics out loud so that all the powers in the heavenly realms can hear what God has done for us.

We Have Been…

We have been created in Your image. Genesis 1:27

We have been fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:13,14

We have been born of You and the evil one does not touch us. 1 John 5:18  

We have been saved by grace. Ephesians 2:8-9

We have been justified. Romans 3:23,24; 5:1

We have been redeemed and forgiven of all our sins. Colossians 1:13-14

We have been established, anointed and sealed by You. 2 Corinthians 1:21-22  

We have been given the Holy Spirit. 2 Corinthians 1:22

We have been assigned our portion and cup by You. Psalm 16:5

We Are…

We are redeemed by the blood of the Lamb. Revelation 5:9  

We are free from condemnation. Romans 8:1

We are friends of Jesus Christ. John 15:15

We are known by You. Galatians 4:9

We are united to You, Lord. 1 Corinthians 6:17

We are seated with Jesus Christ in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 2:6

We are secure. Psalm 16:3

We are assured that You work for our good in all circumstances. Romans 8:28

We are confident that You will complete the good work You started in us. Philippians 1:6

We Have…  

We have direct access to the throne of grace through Jesus Christ. Hebrews 4:14-16

We have boldness and access with confidence to You through faith in Jesus Christ. Ephesians 3:12

We have a love with You from which nothing can separate us. Romans 8:31-39  

We have not been given a spirit of timidity but of power, love and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7  

Spiritual Identity

As a result of the spiritual basics we’ve just prayed, our identity has changed.  We are continually being changed, from glory to glory, according to God’s great plan for us, as long as we are submitted to Him.  We speak out these new aspects of our identity in direct opposition to the enemy who seeks to drag us back to our old sinful lives and in joint celebration with the angels in heaven for God’s transforming power. 

We Are…

We are Yours. 1 Chronicles 12:8

We are Your children. Romans 8:14,15; Galatians 3:26; John 1:12

We are new creations in Christ; old things have passed away and all things have become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17

We are in Christ. Galatians 3:26,28

We are heirs with You, Father, and joint heirs with Christ. Galatians 4:6.7; Romans 8:17

We are saints. Ephesians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 1:2; Philippians 1:1

We are Your workmanship, created in Christ for good works. Ephesians 2:10

We are chosen by You, holy and dearly loved. Colossians 3:12; 1 Thessalonians 1:4

We are children of light. 1 Thessalonians 5:5

We are an expression of the life of Christ.  Colossians 3:4

We are branches of Jesus Christ bearing much fruit as we abide in Him. John 15:5

We are Your temple. 1 Corinthians 3:16; 6:19

We are delightful inheritors. Psalm 16:6

We are a model to the believers. 1 Thessalonians 1:7

We are trees planted by streams of living water, bearing fruit in season. Psalm 1:3

We are citizens of heaven. Ephesians 2:19; Philippians 3:20

We are members of Christ's body. 1 Corinthians 12:27

We are righteous and holy. Ephesians 4:24[iii]

We are partakers of the heavenly calling. Hebrews 3:1

We are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation. 1 Peter 2:9

We are the devil's enemy. 1 Peter 5:8

We are aliens and strangers to this world. 1 Peter 2:11

We are Your children who always triumph in Christ and release His fragrance in every place. 2 Corinthians 2:14

We are recipients of every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ. Ephesians 1:3

We are part of the Bride of Christ and are making ourselves ready for Him. Revelation 19:7

We are those who shall not be shaken. Psalm 16:8

Spiritual Preparation

This is a book on Warfare Prayer.  But God doesn’t just throw us into the crossfire.  He doesn’t leave us alone.  The Lord prepares us.  We decree these and other stages of preparation by which God readies us to stand against every attack of the enemy and to prevail against the gates of hell.

We Are…

We are counseled by You, and are set before You, Lord. Psalm 16:7-8

We are satisfied by You. Psalm 91:16

We are protected. Psalm 20:1; Psalm 91:14

We are guarded by You. Psalm 97:10

We are anointed by Your Spirit, Lord. 1 Chronicles 12:18

We are empowered by Your Spirit to be witnesses. Acts 1:8

We are dwelling in Your shelter, Most High. Psalm 91:1

We are resting in Your shadow, Almighty. Psalm 91:1

We are renewed in our youth. Psalm 103:5

We are reconciled to You and are ambassadors of reconciliation for You. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19

We are rooted and built up in You, strengthened in the faith as we were taught, and overflowing with thanksgiving. Colossians 2:6,7

We are approved by You. 1 Thessalonians 2:4

We are not ashamed of the Gospel, because it is Your power for everyone who believes. Romans 1:16

We Have…

We have received Christ Jesus as Lord. Colossians 2:6

We have been brought near by the blood of Christ. Ephesians 2:13

We have been delivered from the power of darkness. Colossians 1:13

We have hidden Your word in our hearts that we might not sin against You. Psalm 119:11

We have every spiritual gift we need. 1 Corinthians 1:7

We have the fruit of the Spirit – love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness, faithfulness, goodness, self-control. Galatians 5:22,23

We have been given, in good measure.  Luke 6:38

We have been forgiven of all our trespasses. Colossians 2:13

We have been given all things pertaining to life and godliness. 2 Peter 1:3

We have been given authority over the power of the enemy. Luke 10:19

We have been given all wisdom and prudence. Ephesians 1:8

We have been given Your great and precious promises. 2 Peter 1:4

We Can…

We can be strengthened with power through Your Spirit in our inner being. Ephesians 3:16

We can have power together with all the saints to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.  Ephesians 3:18

We can know Christ’s love though it surpasses knowledge. Ephesians 3:19

We can be filled to the measure of all of Your fullness. Ephesians 3:19

We can be sanctified through and through. 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Spiritual Truths

Truth is central to our war fighting.  The devil is a liar and the father of lies.  He specializes in twisting, bending, and denying the truth.  We decree these spiritual truths about who we are, what God does for us, and our biblical potential in the fight.  We shine light on the darkness.  And the enemy hates it.

We Are…

We are complete in Jesus, who is the head of all principality and power. Colossians 2:10

We are ready for You to use, prepared for every good work. 2 Timothy 2:21

We are kept from falling. Jude 1:24

We are kept by Your power, God. 1 Peter 1:5

We are seated in the heavenly places with Christ. Ephesians 1:3

We are the head and not the tail. Deuteronomy 28:13

We are the light of the world. Matthew 5:14

We are a city set on a hill. Matthew 5:14

We are the salt of the earth. Matthew 5:13

We are Your sheep. Psalm 23

We are more than conquerors through Christ. Romans 8:37

We Can…

We can see the Kingdom. John 3:3

We can participate in the divine nature. 1 Peter 1:4

We can escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. 2 Peter 1:4

We can struggle with all Your energy which so powerfully works in us. Colossians 1:29

We can find rest in You alone. Psalm 62:1

We can purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit. 2 Corinthians 7:1

We can perfect holiness out of reverence for You. 2 Corinthians 7:1

Spiritual Power Through Purity

Two of the main strategies of the enemy against us pertain to the issue of purity.  On the micro-level, the devil is quick to exploit any impurity in our lives since it weakens us and exposes us to his attacks.  And so demonic spirits oppress and bind us, rendering us useless on the battlefield. 

On the macro-level, the devil deceives many followers of Jesus by convincing them that they cannot be pure in this lifetime.  They settle with a compromising Christianity that renders them impotent against the enemy.  And so the demons neutralize a potential danger.

We decree these biblical exclamations, expectations, and possibilities to bolster our faith and bash the enemy.

We are… (in a single act…)[iv] 

We are dead to sin. Romans 6:7

We are crucified with Christ. Galatians 2:20

We are delivered from the law of sin and of death. Romans 8:2

We are created to be holy. Ephesians 1:4

We are sanctified in spirit, soul, and body. 1 Thessalonians 5:23

We are sanctified in Your truth. John 17:17

We are confirmed in holiness. 1 Thessalonians 3:13  

We are perfected in holiness, cleansed from all the filth of the flesh. 2 Corinthians 7:1 

We are clothed with virtue from on high. Luke 24:49

We are immersed in the Holy Spirit. Acts 1:5

We are partakers of Your hallowing. Hebrews 12:

We are filled in all the plenty of You. Ephesians 3:20

We Have… (in a single act)

We have put off the old self. Ephesians 4:22

We have put away all negative things including wrath, rage, malice, blasphemy and foul words. Colossians 3:8

We have put away all deviousness and deceitfulness, envy and insincerity, and slander. 1 Peter 2:1

We have clothed ourselves with our new self, created by You to be like You in true righteousness and holiness. Ephesians 4:24

We have clothed ourselves with tenderheartedness, compassion, humility, gentleness, and patience. Colossians 3:12

We have been called into holiness. 1 Thessalonians 4:7

We have been reconciled with You through Christ’s physical body to be presented holy. Colossians 1:22

We Can…

We can serve You without fear in holiness and righteousness before You all our days.  Luke 1:74,75

We can live holy, righteous, and blameless. 1 Thessalonians 2:10

We can control our body in a holy and honourable manner. 1 Thessalonians 4:4

We can live a holy life. 1 Thessalonians 4:7

We can be spiritual siblings in holiness with Jesus and other holy people. Hebrews 2:11

We can be holy in all we do. 1 Peter 1:15

We can live holy and godly lives. 2 Peter 3:11

We can continue in our holiness. Revelation 22:11

We can be blameless.  1 Corinthians 1:8, Revelation 14:5

We can fulfill Your purposes for us in holiness. Ephesians 1:4

We can be holy and blameless. Ephesians 5:27

We can be pure and blameless until the day of Christ. Philippians 1:10

We can be blameless and pure, shining like stars in the universe, without fault in a crooked and depraved generation. Philippians 2:15

We can be blameless and holy as You strengthen us. 1 Thessalonians 3:13

We can be sanctified through and through – our whole spirit, soul, and body preserved blameless.  1 Thessalonians 5:23

We can meet Your expectations of holiness and blamelessness. 1 Peter 1:16, Titus 1:6,7

We can make every effort to be found spotless, blameless, and at peace. 2 Peter 3:14

We can be perfect. Matthew 5:48

We can be holy when Jesus returns in glory. 2 Thessalonians 1:10

Spiritual Roles

We sometimes diminish our role in the salvation war.  We use words like ‘tool’ and ‘instrument’ and exercise bad theology when we spout conventional ‘wisdom’ (heresy!) like ‘if it’s God’s will it will happen’ and other fatalistic philosophy.  These biblical roles are ours!  Let’s decree them.  And let’s live up to them.

We Are…

We are brave warriors. 1 Chronicles 12:8

We are ministers of reconciliation for You. 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

We are faith workers and love labourers. 1 Thessalonians 1:3

We are true worshipers who worship You, Father, in spirit and in truth.
John 4:24


We are those who rise up and stand firm. Psalm 20:8

We are followed by goodness and love. Psalm 23:6

We are in violent opposition to evil. Psalm 97:10

We are able to handle the shield and spear. 1 Chronicles 12:8

We are fitted with the expression and resolve of the lion. 1 Chronicles 12:8

We are swift as gazelles. 1 Chronicles 12:8

We are Spirit-empowered witnesses. Acts 1:8,9

We are more than conquerors. Romans 8:37

We are good soldiers of Jesus Christ. 2 Timothy 2:3

We are trained up – hands for warfare, fingers for battle. Psalm 144:2

We are ready for battle. 1 Chronicles 12:8

We are victorious. Psalm 20:5

We are agents of change as salt and light. Matthew 5:13-14

We are feasting in the presence of our enemies. Psalm 23:5

We are saved from the fowler’s snare. Psalm 91:3

We are observing the punishment of the wicked. Psalm 91:8

We are expert builders. 1 Corinthians 3:10

We are kings and priests to You, God. Revelation 5:10

We are crowned with glory and honour. Psalm 8:5.

We Can…

We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. Philippians 4:13

We can find mercy and grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:16

We can boldly approach the throne of grace. Hebrews 4:16

We can present every person perfect in Christ. Colossians 1:28

We can quench all the fiery darts of the evil one. Ephesians 6:16

We can tread on serpents and scorpions. Luke 10:19

We can declare liberty to the captives. Isaiah 61:1

We can put ten thousand to flight! Deuteronomy 32:30; Leviticus 26:8…

We can overcome the enemy. Revelation 12:11

We can stomp all over satan’s head. Romans 16:20

We can reign on the earth. Revelation 5:10