If you must live a live ordained by God for you as a Christian then prayer becomes an important part of your faith. It allows us to connect with God and ask for His divine intervention in our lives. One type of prayer that is becoming increasingly popular and even necessary is the “back to sender” prayer because of the times we live in which is full of so much wickedness.
This prayer is a way to spiritually protect yourself from harm, negativity, or evil intentions being sent your way.
What is Back to Sender Prayer?
A back to sender prayer is a prayer in which you return any curses, hexes, evil wishes or intentions being sent towards you back to the sender. The idea is that God will not allow bad things to happen to you, and by praying this prayer, you are invoking God’s protection and reflecting the negativity back at its original source.
Essentially, it is a way of spiritually protecting yourself from harm. You are asking God to deal with the negativity in a way that prevents you from being affected by it. This allows you to remain covered in God’s love and safety.
Is There a Biblical Origins of Back to Sender Prayers?
Well while the exact phrase “back to sender” does not appear in the Bible, the concept is biblically based. There are several verses in the Bible that relate to reflecting back harm that is meant for you:
- Psalms 35:8 – “May ruin overtake my accusers; may those who seek to harm me be covered in shame and disgrace.”
- Psalms 79:12 – “Pay back our neighbors seven times for the scorn they have hurled at you, O Lord.”
- Isaiah 54:17 – “No weapon formed against you shall prosper.”
- Jeremiah 18:20 – “Should evil be returned for good? For they have dug a pit for me. Remember how I stood before You to speak good for them, to turn Your wrath away from them.”
These verses illustrate how God can divinely protect us and turn curses back on those who mean us harm without us having to engage in revenge. Thus, the back to sender prayer draws on this biblical principle of seeking God’s intervention against spiritual attacks.
How Do You Pray Back to Sender
Praying back to sender is simple. There is no one right or wrong way to pray it. But below are some guideline:
- Enter into a spirit of prayer by inviting God’s presence and protection.
- Be specific in what you are binding to them and sending back.
- Ask God to deal with the sender/source and stop them from creating more harm.
- Ask for their hearts to soften and turn to God’s love so they will no longer wish to harm others.
- Ask God to transmute the negativity into positive energy. Then release it with love.
- Thank God for His divine protection and favour over your life. Ask Him to sever any cords connecting you to the harmful energy.
- Close your prayer as you normally would, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
You can pray this aloud, in your mind, or write it out. The key is faith that God hears your prayer and will spiritually defend you.
How Effective is the Back to Sender Prayers?
Many Christians who use back to sender prayers testify to their effectiveness in providing spiritual protection. Here are some of the ways these prayers can help:
- They create an energetic boundary. Your prayer acts like a force field, preventing harm from psychically reaching you. The negativity hits the boundary and returns to its source.
- They activate God’s divine intervention. When you specifically ask God for protection and to deal justly with the sender, you engage His active assistance. This brings powerful spiritual forces to your defense.
- They prevent you from absorbing the negativity. Because you are not directly engaging with or internalizing the harmful energy, it cannot affect your emotions, mindset or wellbeing. It is bounced off of you.
- They stop the sender from continuing harmful behaviour. When the negatively charged energy returns to them by divine intercession, they are prevented from benefiting from their ill intent. This can gradually reform their behaviour.
- They keep you vibrationally aligned with God. Remaining in faith, prayer and love raises your vibration so that lower vibrational energies cannot enter your energy field. You are protected by remaining anchored in higher vibrational states.
Always remember that your intentions matter. Pray from a place of love and protection, not anger or vengeance. Trust that God knows how to perfectly handle the situation according to His will.
Some Simple Back to Sender Prayers
Here are some back to sender prayers you can use:
“Heavenly Father, I ask that you surround me with Your light and love. I return any negativity, curses, hexes or evil wishes sent my way back to the sender now.
May what they wish for me be turned back on them sevenfold.
Thank you God for your divine protection over me in Jesus’ name. Amen.”
“Lord, I ask you to shield me from all harm and evil intentions. Every negativity sent against me and my household, return back from whence it came in the name of Jesus Christ. Block it from entering my energy field and transmute it into peaceful, loving energy.
Surround the sender/source in light so they may let go of their harmful intentions and refrain from causing further harm.
Thank you for your justice, love and protection. I receive your blessings with gratitude. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.”
Can Christians Use Back to Sender Prayers?
Some Christians have reservations about whether back to sender prayers go against Jesus’ teachings to love your enemies, bless those who curse you, and turn the other cheek. However, practiced with a spirit of love, these prayers are not equivalent to retaliation. They are asking God to dispense perfect justice and prevent further attacks from materializing.
You are not engaging in the same behavior or wishing harm. Rather, you are protecting yourself while trusting God to work upon the heart of the attacker or dissolve the negativity so that no one is harmed. You can pray for both your and their highest good. Done with the right heart, back to sender prayers merely assert spiritual boundaries rather than act in malice, so they are permissible for Christians to use.
Should “Enemies” or “Attackers” be Named Specifically?
There are differing views on whether to name specific people when praying back to sender. Some believe it is most effective to name the source, so the energy returns directly to them. However, others caution against focusing hate or intent to harm toward any individual, even those who mean you ill will. The Bible also says: we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities and powers.
If unsure, it may be safest to simply pray generally “whoever” or “anything” sent against you be returned to its original source. God will know exactly where it came from and deal with them accordingly. Because sometimes, you are pointing fingers on may not necessary be the persons you expect. If you feel compelled to name names, first examine your motives to make sure you are operating from a place of love and protection, not malice.
Spiritual Protection Beyond Back to Sender Prayers
While back to sender prayers are powerful, they are just one tool for spiritual protection. Here are some additional ways to defend yourself from psychic attack:
- Daily prayer/meditation to anchor in God’s light.
- Spiritual cleansing like burning sage.
- Shielding visualizations.
- Protective crystals like tourmaline and black obsidian.
- Blessing your home.
- Cutting psychic cords and energy ties to harmful people.
- Raising your vibration through loving thoughts and actions.
The key is using multiple forms of protection to secure every avenue so no negativity can penetrate your spirit. Combining back to sender prayers with other spiritual practices creates a formidable spiritual defence.
Back to Sender Prayer Points with Scriptures:
I send back every arrow of sickness fired against my health, in Jesus’ name. (Isaiah 53:5)
I return every curse spoken against my destiny back to sender, in Jesus’ mighty name. (Proverbs 26:2)
Every evil spell cast against my progress is hereby reversed, in the name of Jesus. (Isaiah 54:17)
Let every pit dug for my life swallow my enemies, in the mighty name of Jesus. (Psalm 7:15)
I rebuke every storm raging against my peace and return it to the sender, in Jesus’ name. (Mark 4:39)
I break every chain limiting my breakthroughs and send it back to its source, in Jesus’ name. (2 Peter 2:19)
O Lord, let every Goliath fighting my destiny be defeated and destroyed, in Jesus’ name. (1 Samuel 17:51)
I return every curse of barrenness fired against my fruitfulness back to sender, in Jesus’ name. (Exodus 23:26)
I send back every arrow of untimely death fashioned against my life, in the name of Jesus. (Psalm 118:17 )
O Lord, turn every garment of shame designed against me to garments of honor, in Jesus’ name. (Isaiah 61:7)
Let every mouth that has kissed any evil altar against me be silenced forever, in Jesus’ mighty name. (Psalm 31:18)
I break and reverse every witchcraft spell or incantation placed on my progress, in the name of Jesus. (Isaiah 47:9)
O Lord, let the earth swallow every property of mine swallowed by the enemy, in Jesus’ name. (Numbers 16:32)
I return every projection against my divine elevation back to the sender, in Jesus’ name. (Psalm 118:23)
I break and release myself from every collective captivity, in the mighty name of Jesus. (Jeremiah 30:8)
Every strongman delegated against my successful destiny, be destroyed in the name of Jesus. (Luke 11:21)
Let the fire of God locate and destroy every evil altar speaking against my breakthroughs in Jesus’ name. (2 Kings 1:10)
I break every evil oath made against my progress by the power in the blood of Jesus. (Hebrews 13:20)
I release myself from every spirit of debt and lack, in Jesus’ mighty name. (Deuteronomy 28:12)
I return back to the sender every arrow of witchcraft sent against my life, in the name of Jesus. (Isaiah 54:17)
Every sacrificial animal crying against my glory, be silenced by fire, in Jesus’ name. (Leviticus 27:28-29)
I break every curse of dryness over my ability to prosper and flourish, in Jesus’ mighty name. (Ezekiel 47:12)
Let the ground swallow every evil priest ministering against the works of my hands, in the name of Jesus. (Numbers 16:32)
I rebuke every handwriting of ordinances written against my destiny and command it blotted out, in Jesus’ name. (Colossians 2:14)
O Lord, turn every portion of shame and suffering planned for my life to joy and celebration, in Jesus’ name. (John 16:20-22)
I destroy from their roots all trees planted by the enemy to disgrace my life, in Jesus’ name. (Matthew 15:13)
O Lord, let those trusting in evil powers to fight me be swallowed up in defeat and disgrace. (2 Kings 19:35)
I break and reverse every witchcraft password used against my progress, in the name of Jesus. (Revelation 13:17)
I return every curse meant to corrupt my blessings back to sender sevenfold, in the mighty name of Jesus. (Proverbs 26:27)
Every dark prophecy against my destiny, be cancelled and rendered powerless, in Jesus’ name. (Isaiah 7:7)
I release myself from every curse of marital delay, in the mighty name of Jesus. (Proverbs 18:22)
Let the ground open up and swallow every agent of darkness on assignment against me, in Jesus’ name. (Numbers 16:30-33)
I break and reverse every negative pronouncement intended to affect my life, in Jesus’ name. (Isaiah 39:1)
I rebuke and break every curse placed on my finances, in the mighty name of Jesus. (Deuteronomy 28:12)
Let every evil altar operating against my advancement be overturned as I pray in Jesus’ name. (Hosea 10:2)
I return every arrow of poverty and lack back to the sender, in the mighty name of Jesus. (Deuteronomy 28:1-14)
Every satanic conspiracy against my progress, receive divine judgment and condemnation now, in Jesus’ name. (Esther 9:25)
O Lord, strike my enemies with the blindness they had planned for me, in Jesus’ name. (Genesis 19:11)
I break every curse of bad luck and failure fashioned against my destiny, in Jesus’ name. (Deuteronomy 28:12)
Let the ground swallow every evil tree producing rotten fruit in my life, in the mighty name of Jesus. (Luke 3:9)
I release myself from every curse of untimely death and destruction, in Jesus’ name. (Mark 5:35-43)
Let the thunder and fire of God locate and destroy every coven assigned against me, in the name of Jesus. (Psalm 83:15)
I break every chain of repeated sickness and infirmity and send it back to the sender, in Jesus’ name. (Matthew 8:17)
Every power summoning my name on any evil altar, receive the judgment of fire, in Jesus’ name. (Leviticus 10:1-2)
I reverse every evil pronouncement against my destiny and return it to sender, in the name of Jesus. (Numbers 23:23)
Every stronghold of delay hindering my breakthroughs, I pull you down, in the mighty name of Jesus. (2 Corinthians 10:4)
I break and release myself from every inherited evil covenant, in the name of Jesus. (Galatians 4:7)
Let the ground swallow every agent of darkness assigned to implicate me, in Jesus’ mighty name. (Numbers 16:32)
I return every evil arrow directed against my life and family back to the sender, in Jesus’ name. (Psalm 35:8)
Every mouth summoning negative forces against my destiny, be silenced forever, in Jesus’ name. (Psalm 31:18)
I release myself from every curse of spirit husband/wife, in the name of Jesus. (Matthew 19:6)
Let every adversary planning shame and disgrace for my life be covered in shame instead, in Jesus’ name. (Psalm 35:4)
I break every evil authority stealing my joy and freedom, in the mighty name of Jesus. (John 10:10)
I release myself from every dark prophecy programmed into my foundation and roots, in Jesus’ name. (Isaiah 42:9)
I break every unconscious satanic covenant and curse, in the mighty name of Jesus. (2 Corinthians 6:14)
Lord, correct every arrow of misfortune released against my life from its source, in Jesus’ name. (Job 6:4)
I return every false witness and accusation forged against me back to sender, in Jesus’ name. (Matthew 5:11)
Let the earth swallow every agent of darkness hired to attack my life, family, and purpose in Jesus’ name. (Numbers 16:32)
I reject and break every curse of unfaithfulness and mistrust in relationships, in the mighty name of Jesus. (1 Corinthians 13:7)
I rebuke and break every curse of sickness and disease programmed into my family lineage, in Jesus’ name. (Matthew 8:17)
I release myself from the grip of hardship and lack into divine provision and abundance, in the name of Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)
I break every chain of hatred, bitterness, and unforgiveness towards others and myself, in Jesus’ name. (Matthew 6:15)
I release myself from every negative word curse and vow that I have spoken over my life, in Jesus’ name. (James 3:10)
Let the fire of the Holy Spirit break and burn every yoke of slavery attached to my life, in the name of Jesus. (John 8:36)
I break every effect of trauma, abuse, grief, and pain from my mind and body, in Jesus’ name. (Isaiah 61:1)
Lord, reveal every hidden weapon formed against me and turn it into a blessing, in the name of Jesus. (Isaiah 54:17)
I renounce agreement with every evil soul tie and destroy its effect on my life, in the mighty name of Jesus. (2 Corinthians 6:17)
I break every curse of jealousy, envy, and comparison directed at my life, in Jesus’ name. (James 3:16)
I destroy every altar of bad luck erected against my progress, in the mighty name of Jesus. (Hosea 10:2)
Lord, put to shame and silence every evil voice mocking my faith and confidence in You. (2 Kings 19:21)
I break every curse of spiritual blindness and ignorance over my life, in Jesus’ name. (2 Corinthians 4:4)
Lord, shield me from the lies and deception of the enemy that would lead me into darkness, in Jesus’ name. (John 8:44)
I release myself from every word spoken against my divine potential to confine and limit me, in Jesus’ name. (Proverbs 18:21)
I return every arrow of untimely death, bad luck, and ill fortune back to the sender, in Jesus’ name. (Psalm 118:17)
Lord, turn every weapon formed against me to life, increase, and breakthrough in the mighty name of Jesus. (Isaiah 54:17)
I rebuke and break every generational curse of sin, perversion, and poverty in my lineage, in the name of Jesus. (Exodus 20:5)
I declare that sickness has no legal spiritual right over my body – Jesus paid for my divine health and healing. (Isaiah 53:5)
I renounce and break every soul tie or allegiance formed with darkness in ignorance, in the mighty name of Jesus. (Ephesians 5:11)
Lord, release me from every scar and trauma of my past and restore my soul, in Jesus’ name. (Psalm 23:3)
I break all curses of pride, rebellion, control, fear, unbelief, and independence from God in my life. (James 4:7)
I rebuke every lying symptom trying to attach itself to my body in Jesus’ mighty name. (Matthew 8:17)
Lord, I repent and renounce all jealousy, envy, hatred and malice toward others that has given darkness legal ground in my life. (1 John 2:9)
I break every curse and spell trying to block my divine purpose and assignment on this earth in Jesus’ name. (Romans 8:28)
I bind and rebuke every contrary spirit trying to influence my thoughts, beliefs and actions in the mighty name of Jesus. (Luke 10:19)
Lord, please reveal and heal every emotional wound or hurt that I carry from childhood to present day. (Isaiah 61:1)
I release all pain, trauma, bitter memories and anger into God’s hands for healing and restoration in Jesus’ name. (1 Peter 5:7)
I break all word curses I have spoken over myself in ignorance that do not line up with God’s truth about me. (James 3:10)
Lord, send your purifying fire into every dark corner of my life to illuminate what needs healing. (Hebrews 12:29)
I rebuke every lying symptom trying to attach itself to my body in Jesus’ mighty name. (Psalm 91:5-6)
Lord, show me any place of willful sin, rebellion or compromise that is allowing the enemy to attack me. (2 Corinthians 7:1)
Please cleanse and heal my generational bloodline all the way back to Adam, removing all curses. (1 John 1:7)
I bind every demon that has been assigned to cause sickness, pain or destruction in my life and command you to leave now. (Matthew 12:29)
I put on the full armor of God and declare no weapon formed against me will prosper. (Isaiah 54:17)
Lord, reveal every hidden arrow the enemy tries to send my way so I can address issues covered by your light and blood. (Psalm 64:4)
I ask for your heavenly host, Lord, to surround me and destroy every assignment the enemy tries to bring into my life. (Psalm 91:11)
I choose to walk in wisdom, discernment and the fullness of the Holy Spirit to be aware of satanic traps. (1 Corinthians 2:12)
I break all generational blood covenants and dedicate myself wholly to the Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Corinthians 6:14-18)
I release myself from every negative belief, lie, vow, word curse or toxic mindset I have held onto in Jesus’ name. (John 8:31-32)
Thank you Father for filling me with your love, joy, grace and unending blessings as I commit my life to you. (Romans 15:13)
I declare no weapon formed against me will prosper because the spirit in me is greater than darkness. All curses are broken in Jesus’ mighty name! (1 John 4:4)
Final Thoughts
Back to sender prayer is a potent way to deal with curses, hexes, psychic attack and evil wishes being thrown your way.
With this prayer, you can powerfully protect yourself against every wicked force. Remember in all things to trust God. Stay centered in faith, and rely on God’s divine protection working through your prayers. Focus on radiating love and light, and nothing formed against you shall prosper.