Facing obstacles are normal aspect of human life, although these hindrances often come in countless forms, spiritual opposition, relational conflicts, financial limitations, and health challenges, that keep us stuck in cycles of defeat. Many believers find themselves repeatedly hitting the same walls, unable to get through despite their best efforts and sincere intentions.
But God’s word already shows us before time that we have overcome the world and all there’s in it through Christ. John 16:33 – These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world
The need for 70 powerful prayers against hindrances has never been more critical for those determined to walk in the fullness of God’s purpose.
The enemy understands that if he cannot destroy believers, he can at least delay them through strategic hindrances that waste precious time, drain emotional energy, and erode confidence in God’s promises.
70 Powerful Prayers for Business Success
These seventy powerful prayers address the diverse array of hindrances believers face, from external opposition to internal limitations, from demonic resistance to self-imposed barriers.
Scriptural View Against Hindrances
Isaiah 45:2 – “I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron.”
Joshua 1:9 – “Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Isaiah 54:17 – “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.”
Jeremiah 33:3 – “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.”
Isaiah 43:19 – “Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.”
70 Powerful Prayers Against Hindrances
1. Father in the name of Jesus, I pray against every spiritual barrier set on my path to breakthrough, every invisible wall be broken down. I command these walls to crumble and these barriers to shatter.
2. Lord, I come against the hindrances of delayed blessings and postponed miracles in my life. Whatever has been held up in the spiritual realm that belongs to me, I command immediate release by the power of Your Word in the name of Jesus.
3. My Father, I pray against the hindrance of spiritual blindness that prevents me from seeing opportunities, divine connections, and open doors You’ve placed before me. Open my spiritual eyes to perceive what flesh cannot see in the name of Jesus.
4. Father in the name of Jesus, I bind every strongman assigned to guard the gates of my breakthroughs, every spiritual gatekeeper delegated to block my access to divine provision and promotion.
5. Lord, I tear down every mental barrier of limiting beliefs, negative thought patterns, and destructive mindsets that have hindered my faith and kept me from believing for greater things in the name of Jesus.
6. My Father, I come against hindrances caused by generational curses, ancestral covenants, and inherited spiritual bondages that have restricted my progress and that of my family line. I break their power permanently in the name of Jesus.
7. Father in the name of Jesus, I pray against the hindrance of divine delay, breaking the power of waiting seasons that have extended beyond their appointed time. I declare acceleration to my testimony and speedy manifestation to my miracle in the name of Jesus.
8. Lord, I destroy the hindrance of spiritual warfare fatigue—the weariness that comes from prolonged battles, sustained opposition, and repeated attacks that have drained my faith and dampened my spiritual fervor in the name of Jesus.
9. My Father, I dismantle every financial barrier, economic limitation, and monetary obstacle strategically placed to restrict my resources, drain my reserves, and prevent me from fulfilling kingdom assignments in the name of Jesus.
10. Father in the name of Jesus, I pray against hindrances caused by wrong associations, toxic relationships, and destiny-delaying connections that have become weights rather than wings in my journey in the name of Jesus.
11. Lord, I break the power of physical hindrances—chronic illness, persistent pain, recurring symptoms, and bodily weaknesses that have limited my effectiveness and restricted my service in Your kingdom in the name of Jesus.
12. My Father, I pray against the hindrance of closed doors in my career, business, and ministry—doors that should be open based on Your promise but remain shut through human or demonic interference in the name of Jesus.
13. Father in the name of Jesus, I come against the hindrance of spiritual laziness, procrastination, and lack of discipline that has kept me from consistently applying spiritual principles necessary for my breakthrough in the name of Jesus.
14. Lord, I demolish every hindrance of past failures, disappointments, and setbacks that continue to cast long shadows over my present faith, making me hesitant to believe again or step out again in the name of Jesus.
15. My Father, I rebuke the hindrances of confusion and indecision that have paralyzed my progress, causing me to circle the same mountains repeatedly instead of advancing into new territory in the name of Jesus.
16. Father in the name of Jesus, I pray against hindrances erected through words—curses, negative prophecies, evil pronouncements, and destructive declarations made against my life, family, and destiny in the name of Jesus.
17. Lord, I break the power of the hindrance of divine silence—seasons when heaven seems brass, prayers appear unanswered, and Your voice is difficult to discern, leaving me vulnerable to doubt and discouragement in the name of Jesus.
18. My Father, I come against the hindrance of satanic opposition—direct attacks from the enemy designed to obstruct my progress through fear, intimidation, and overwhelming circumstances in the name of Jesus.
19. Father in the name of Jesus, I pray against the hindrance of spiritual distractions—subtle diversions and secondary matters that pull my focus from primary purpose and consume energy meant for my main assignment in the name of Jesus.
20. Lord, I demolish the hindrance of the spirit of delay that has attached itself to my blessings, breakthroughs, and benefits, causing them to arrive late, diluted, or diminished from what was promised in the name of Jesus.
21. My Father, I rebuke the hindrance of territorial strongholds—regional principalities and powers that dominate geographical areas where I live, work, or minister, resisting the establishment of Your kingdom in the name of Jesus.
22. Father in the name of Jesus, I pray against the hindrance of closed heavens—spiritual atmospheres of resistance that prevent prayers from ascending and blessings from descending freely as You intended in the name of Jesus.
23. Lord, I break the power of the hindrance of destiny diversion—subtle shifts off course that lead me away from divine purpose into good but secondary paths that waste time and diffuse focus in the name of Jesus.
24. My Father, I come against the hindrance of stagnation—spiritual plateaus and places of no progress where momentum is lost, growth is stunted, and advancement seems impossible in the name of Jesus.
25. Father in the name of Jesus, I pray against the hindrance of wounded relationships—broken trust, unresolved conflicts, and festering offenses that block the flow of love, unity, and collaborative power needed for breakthrough in the name of Jesus.
26. Lord, I demolish the hindrance of corrupt foundations—faulty beginnings, compromised starts, and unsound spiritual premises upon which I’ve built, resulting in unstable progress and recurring collapses in the name of Jesus.
27. My Father, I rebuke the hindrance of spiritual amnesia—forgetting Your faithfulness, overlooking past deliverances, and dismissing previous miracles when facing new challenges in the name of Jesus.
28. Father in the name of Jesus, I pray against the hindrance of premature surrender—giving up before breakthrough, retreating before victory, and abandoning faith before manifestation because of prolonged pressure or persistent problems in the name of Jesus.
29. Lord, I break the power of the hindrance of divine resistance—seasons when You oppose my plans because they contradict Your purposes, humbling me before You can lift me to where You desire in the name of Jesus.
30. My Father, I come against the hindrance of prophetic abortion—the termination of divine promises before their full manifestation through unbelief, impatience, or taking matters into my own hands in the name of Jesus.
31. Father in the name of Jesus, I pray against hindrances created through unconfessed sin, hidden compromise, and secret faults that give the enemy legal grounds to obstruct my prayers and delay my breakthroughs in the name of Jesus.
32. Lord, I demolish the hindrance of destiny-limiting mindsets—poverty thinking, scarcity mentality, and small vision that caps my expectations and limits what I believe You can do through me in the name of Jesus.
33. My Father, I rebuke the hindrance of misaligned priorities—pursuing secondary matters while neglecting primary assignments, majoring in minors while minoring in majors in the name of Jesus.
34. Father in the name of Jesus, I pray against hindrances erected through words spoken by authority figures—parents, teachers, leaders, or mentors whose negative pronouncements continue to shape my self-perception and limit my faith in the name of Jesus.
35. Lord, I break the power of the hindrance of striving—attempting to produce through human effort what can only come through divine empowerment, exhausting myself trying to make happen what only You can orchestrate in the name of Jesus.
36. My Father, I come against the hindrance of comparison—measuring my progress against others’ journeys, becoming discouraged when their breakthrough seems to come easier or faster than mine in the name of Jesus.
37. Father in the name of Jesus, I pray against the hindrance of spiritual slumber—lack of vigilance, prayer negligence, and Word famine that has dulled my spiritual senses and made me vulnerable to enemy ambush in the name of Jesus.
38. Lord, I demolish the hindrance of competing voices—confusion caused by contradictory counsel, conflicting prophecies, and contrary opinions that create doubt about which path to take in the name of Jesus.
39. My Father, I rebuke the hindrance of emotional baggage—unhealed wounds, unresolved traumas, and unaddressed hurts that continue to influence my decisions, reactions, and faith capacity in the name of Jesus.
40. Father in the name of Jesus, I pray against the hindrance of isolation—separation from the body of Christ, detachment from spiritual covering, and disconnection from the very relationships meant to support my breakthrough in the name of Jesus.
41. Lord, I break the power of the hindrance of jealousy and strife—relational conflicts, competitive spirits, and divisive attitudes within my circle that hinder unified prayer and collaborative strength in the name of Jesus.
42. My Father, I come against the hindrance of spiritual dehydration—dryness of soul, thirst of spirit, and lack of fresh encounters with You that leave me vulnerable to deception and detours in the name of Jesus.
43. Father in the name of Jesus, I pray against the hindrance of misidentification—failing to recognize divine provision because it comes in unexpected packages, overlooking answers because they arrive in unfamiliar forms in the name of Jesus.
44. Lord, I demolish the hindrance of heaviness—spiritual oppression, persistent depression, and overwhelming discouragement that depletes my strength and dampens my hope for a breakthrough in the name of Jesus.
45. My Father, I rebuke the hindrance of spiritual pride—self-sufficiency, independence from divine guidance, and resistance to correction that blocks the very humility through which You release greater grace in the name of Jesus.
46. Father in the name of Jesus, I pray against the hindrance of misplaced faith—trusting in human solutions, worldly systems, and natural resources rather than in Your supernatural provision and divine intervention in the name of Jesus.
47. Lord, I break the power of the hindrance of contaminated worship—religious ritual without heart connection, praise without passion, and celebration without surrender that fails to invite Your manifest presence in the name of Jesus.
48. My Father, I come against the hindrance of wounded faith—past disappointments, unanswered prayers, and seemingly failed prophecies that have created apprehension about believing again with whole-hearted conviction in the name of Jesus.
49. Father in the name of Jesus, I pray against the hindrance of divine timing—my impatience with Your perfect schedule, my rushing what needs time to develop, and my delaying what needs immediate obedience in the name of Jesus.
50. Lord, I demolish the hindrance of spiritual territorialism—resistance to change, fear of the unknown, and comfort with familiar limitations that keep me confined to past boundaries rather than possessing new ground in the name of Jesus.
51. My Father, I rebuke the hindrance of destiny jealousy—envy directed at my purpose, assignment, and blessing that creates spiritual resistance through the negative energy of others who should be allies in the name of Jesus.
52. Father in the name of Jesus, I pray against the hindrance of fragmented focus—having my attention, resources, and energy scattered across too many endeavors rather than concentrated on my primary assignment in the name of Jesus.
53. Lord, I break the power of the hindrance of broken fellowship with You—intimacy interrupted by busyness, communion replaced by religious activity, and relationship reduced to ritual in the name of Jesus.
54. My Father, I come against the hindrance of word curses I’ve spoken over myself—negative self-talk, destructive declarations, and faith-diminishing confessions that contradict Your truth about who I am and what I can do in the name of Jesus.
55. Father in the name of Jesus, I pray against the hindrance of misplaced persistence—continuing to knock on doors You’ve closed while neglecting to enter doors You’ve opened in the name of Jesus.
56. Lord, I demolish the hindrance of contaminated motives—pursuing breakthrough for selfish ambition, personal glory, or competitive advantage rather than for kingdom advancement and Your glory in the name of Jesus.
57. My Father, I rebuke the hindrance of mistaken identity—operating from an orphan spirit rather than sonship, from insecurity rather than authority, from need rather than abundance in the name of Jesus.
58. Father in the name of Jesus, I pray against the hindrance of atmospheric opposition—spiritual climate changes, shifts in cultural tolerance, and increased hostility toward faith that create external resistance to kingdom advancement in the name of Jesus.
59. Lord, I break the power of the hindrance of the fear of success—subconscious resistance to breakthrough because of the responsibility, visibility, or accountability that accompanies next-level living in the name of Jesus.
60. My Father, I come against the hindrance of contaminated seed—giving, serving, praying, or obeying with wrong motives that prevent the law of sowing and reaping from operating properly in my favor in the name of Jesus.
61. Father in the name of Jesus, I pray against the hindrance of arrested development, spiritual growth stunted by comfort, convenience, or complacency that prevents the maturity needed for the manifestation of God’s promises in the name of Jesus.
62. Lord, I demolish the hindrance of undefined vision—lack of clarity about my specific assignment, divine purpose, or kingdom contribution that results in scattered efforts and diluted impact in the name of Jesus.
63. My Father, I rebuke the hindrance of demonized geography—territorial spirits, regional strongholds, and locational curses attached to places where I live, work, or minister that resist spiritual breakthroughs in the name of Jesus.
64. Father in the name of Jesus, I pray against the hindrance of counterfeit breakthrough—settling for partial victory, temporary relief, or superficial change rather than holding out for complete deliverance and lasting transformation in the name of Jesus.
65. Lord, I break the power of the hindrance of faith fatigue—the exhaustion that comes from believing without seeing, standing without moving, and confessing without changing that makes giving up seem reasonable in the name of Jesus.
66. My Father, I come against the hindrance of prophetic misalignment, being in the wrong place at the wrong time, to receive what has been prophetically declared over my life in the name of Jesus.
67. Father in the name of Jesus, I pray against the hindrance of spiritual deafness, the inability to recognize divine instruction, discern heavenly guidance, or receive crucial correction needed for my advancement in the name of Jesus.
68. Lord, I demolish the hindrance of premature celebration—rejoicing before complete manifestation, considering the battle won before final victory, thereby creating vulnerability to counterattack in the name of Jesus.
69. My Father, I rebuke the hindrance of relational discord with strategic destiny partners, and conflicts with the people positioned to help facilitate my breakthrough, provide necessary connections, or assist in my next-level transition in the name of Jesus.
70. Father in the name of Jesus, I pray against every unnamed and unexpected hindrance designed by the enemy to delay and deny my breakthrough. I declare by faith that no weapon, no work of darkness shall prosper against my divine purpose and destiny in the name of Jesus.
Conclusion
Hindrances aren’t permanent roadblocks, they’re temporary challenges designed to test faith, build perseverance, and ultimately glorify God through breakthrough testimonies. When you effectively pray with faith and a genuine heart connection to God, these prayers become catalysts for supernatural intervention.
Continue to pray specifically against identified hindrances while remaining alert to subtle obstacles that may require additional spiritual attention.
As you pray these prayers regularly, combine them with biblical declarations, strategic fasting, and obedience to divine instruction.