Death and tragedy are painful realities that touch our lives at some point. Nobody wants to die. No one! Though everyone will surely die someday, it is a principle of life. There is a time to be born and a time to die. But can I shock you based on what I have witnessed? I think that over 70% of deaths are untimely deaths.

So, we need to pray against it whenever the nudge arises. These 50 powerful prayers against death and tragedy are great for use.

Death & Tragedy…

I can boldly say that nobody just dies; somehow, their spirit picks it. For some, it comes as an arrow of death fired in their direction, manifesting as sudden, vivid dreams of death.

If you have experienced such dreams, never dismiss or take them lightly. These spiritual warnings demand immediate attention and action. Countless stories exist of individuals who had prophetic dreams of death but failed to address them, leading to tragic fulfilment.

In some other situations, it could be a terminal disease, and the person is on the death bed. Yes, these prayers can be done to handle even a pending death by cancer or its like. These prayers and prayers against cancer can bring miracles and deliverance.

Others may suddenly experience an unusual fear of death or strong suicidal thoughts. These are spiritual battles that require fervent prayer and faith to overcome.

If you sense the spirit of death hovering around you, remember that Revelation 20:14,15 identifies death as a spiritual entity. Taking three days for intensive prayer using the points provided here can bring deliverance. Consider adding fasting to amplify your prayers’ effectiveness.

I recall a testimony shared on Facebook by a man who felt death constantly shadowing him. He was gripped by an intense feeling that his life was about to end. Through dedicated prayer, he found deliverance from this oppressive spirit.

As believers, we must set aside seasons specifically for prayer against death, standing firmly on God’s Word and promises. Below, you’ll find 50 powerful prayers and Bible verses to combat the spirit of death and tragedy, offering hope and protection for you and your loved ones.

Prayer Against Death with Bible Verses

When facing the looming threat of death or tragedy, we can arm ourselves with Scripture-based prayers to invoke God’s Deliverance and life-giving power.

Let’s begin with a powerful prayer against death, declaring key Bible verses:

“Heavenly Father, I come before Your throne of grace in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. I stand firmly on Your promises of life and deliverance. Your Word declares in Psalm 118:17, ‘I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.’ I proclaim this truth over my life and the lives of my loved ones today.

Prayer Against Death

Lord, You are the God of the living, not of the dead. I plead for Your divine protection against any schemes of the enemy to bring death or destruction into my life. Jesus said in John 10:10, ‘The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.’ I receive the abundant life You offer and firmly reject any assignment of death.

Mighty God, Your Word promises in Psalm 91:3, ‘Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence.’ I ask for Your angelic protection against accidents, disease, violence, and any other threat to life. Surround me and my loved ones with Your impenetrable hedge of protection.

I declare the liberating truth of Romans 8:2, ‘Through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.’ By the power of Christ’s resurrection, I am set free from the curse of death. I receive Your precious gift of eternal life.

In the all-powerful name of Jesus Christ, Amen.”

This prayer is just a starting point in your spiritual warfare against death and tragedy. Meditate on these verses and build your faith. They remind us of Christ’s victory over death. 

Declare them in prayer and stand on God’s promises of life.Then pray the prayer points given in the section below..

Psalms Declaration for Deliverance from Death

The Book of Psalms offers powerful declarations of faith and trust in God’s deliverance and protection against death.

Provided below are some potent verses to proclaim over your life:

“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” (Psalm 18:2)

Declare this truth boldly, affirming God as your ultimate protector and refuge from death’s threats.

“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” (Psalm 23:4)

Proclaim this verse to dispel fear and find comfort in God’s presence, even in life’s most perilous moments.

“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” (Psalm 73:26)

Use this declaration to anchor your trust in God’s eternal strength, even when faced with physical frailty or the prospect of death.

“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'” (Psalm 91:1-2)

Declare these verses to position yourself under God’s divine protection and express your unwavering trust in Him.

Scriptures Against Death (KJV)

Here are powerful King James Version (KJV) scriptures to stand against death:

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” (2 Timothy 1:7)

This verse reminds us that fear, including the fear of death, is not from God. We can stand firm in His power and love.

“O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Corinthians 15:55-57)

Proclaim this triumphant declaration, recognizing Christ’s victory over death and sin.

“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.” (John 5:24)

This promise from Jesus assures believers of eternal life, transcending physical death.

“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:38-39)

Use this powerful declaration to affirm that even death cannot separate you from God’s love.

Scriptures Against Death

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” (Revelation 21:4)

This verse offers hope beyond death, pointing to God’s ultimate victory over all forms of suffering and mortality.

“He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from off all faces.” (Isaiah 25:8)

These timeless words remind us of God’s power and victory over death. The Psalms declarations and scriptures provide a strong foundation for prayer and spiritual warfare against death and tragedy.

Personalize these verses, speak them aloud with faith and conviction over your life.

Prayer Against Death in My Family

Let not go there, the thought of losing family members is one of the most painful things we can face. Use this powerful prayer against death in my family:

“Gracious Father, I lift up my family to You, asking for Your divine protection over each one. I plead the blood of Jesus over my spouse, children, parents, siblings, and extended family members. Let no weapon formed against them prosper.

Lord, You know the number of our days. I pray that each of my loved ones would fulfill their God-given purpose and destiny. Protect them from accidents, illnesses, and any premature death. Give Your angels charge over them to guard them in all their ways.

Every generational curse of early death in our family line, be completely broken in the name of Jesus. I cancel any assignments of the spirit of death and decree that my family will live long and finish well. We will see our children’s children to the third and fourth generation.

Thank You that You are the God who gives life. I trust my family into Your loving care. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Prayer Against Death of Children

The death of a child is one of the most devastating tragedies anyone can face. Say these prayer against death of children:

“My Father, I lift up all children and commit them into Your protective care. Your word says anything committed into your hands You knit them together in their mother’s womb and know every day of their lives. I ask for Your supernatural protection over every child.

By your Mighty Hand, shield my children from accidents, abuse, diseases, and any form of premature death. Dispatch Your angels to watch over them at home, at school, and everywhere they go. Protect them from harm and evil.

I pray for Your Divine health and touch upon my children. Strengthen their bodies and restore them to full health.

I break the power of any generational curses or spirits of infirmity targeting children. I cancel every assignment of the enemy to cut short young lives. My children will grow strong and fulfill their God-given destiny.

Thank You Lord that You love children and hold them close to Your heart. I trust them into Your mighty hands. In the Mighty Jesus’ name, Amen.”

50 Prayer Points on Prayers Against Death & Tragedy

1. Father, I thank You for the gift of life and Your promise of eternal life in Christ.

2. Lord, I plead the blood of Jesus over myself and my loved ones against any assignment of death.

3. Every spirit of death and hell targeting my life or family, I bind and cast you out in Jesus’ name.

4. I cancel every appointment with untimely death, in the name of Jesus.

5. Father, dispatch Your angels to guard and protect me and my loved ones from accidents and dangers.

6. I break every generational curse of premature death in my family line, in Jesus’ name.

7. Lord, preserve me from sickness unto death. By Your stripes, I am healed.

8. I reject every prophecy, vision, or dream of death concerning me or my family members.

9. Father, deliver me from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence.

10. I decree that I shall not die but live to declare the works of the Lord in the land of the living.

11. Every power summoning my name in the graveyard, be silenced permanently in Jesus’ name.

12. Lord, frustrate every agenda of the enemy to cut short my life or destiny.

13. I cancel the power of every evil word spoken against my life or that of my loved ones.

14. Father, strengthen and heal every weak organ in my body. I shall not die before my time.

15. I reject the spirit of fear and receive power, love, and a sound mind in Christ Jesus.

Prayer Points Against Death & Tragedy

16. Lord, deliver me from destruction that wastes at noonday and terror by night.

17. Every arrow of death fired against me or my family, go back to your sender in Jesus’ name.

18. Father, uproot anything planted in my life or environment to cause untimely death.

19. I declare that no weapon formed against me shall prosper, in the name of Jesus.

20. Lord, deliver me from the hands of cruel messengers of death.

21. I break the power of every curse of death spoken over my life or family.

22. Father, let Your light shine on every dark area of my life where the enemy is hiding.

23. I command every spirit of infirmity assigned to cut short my life to depart now in Jesus’ name.

24. Lord, give me victory over every battle at the edge of my breakthroughs.

25. I reject every garment of mourning assigned to my family, in Jesus’ name.

26. Father, deliver me from evil conspiracies and plots against my life.

27. I cancel the effect of every poisonous substance targeted at my life or health.

28. Lord, preserve me from sudden death and disaster. Keep me safe under Your wings.

29. I command every grave dug for me or my loved ones to close up now in Jesus’ name.

30. Father, silence every voice crying death and destruction over my life and family.

Prayer Points Against Death & Tragedy

31. I receive divine immunity against every deadly disease, in the name of Jesus.

32. Lord, preserve my going out and coming in from this day forward and forevermore.

33. I break the power of every evil dream of death and loss over my life.

34. Father, deliver me from the spirit of death and destruction raging in the land.

35. I declare that I am marked by the blood of Jesus and death passes over me.

36. Lord, frustrate every evil expectation of my enemies concerning my life.

37. I cancel every satanic calendar and timetable drawn against my life, in Jesus’ name.

38. Father, arise and let every enemy of my life and progress be scattered.

39. I receive the ministry of angels to bear me up lest I dash my foot against a stone.

40. Lord, deliver me from false friends and betrayers assigned to cut short my life.

Prayer Points Against Death & Tragedy

41. I reject every lying vision or prophecy of doom concerning me or my family.

42. Father, let Your fire destroy every altar raised against my life and destiny.

43. I break the power of every evil dedication working against my life and family.

44. Lord, deliver me from the spirit of depression and suicidal thoughts.

45. I command every gate of death and hell shut against my life to be lifted, in Jesus’ name.

46. Father, preserve the lives of my children and godly destiny helpers.

47. I cancel the power of every word curse bringing death and destruction to my life.

48. Lord, deliver me from the snare of sudden disaster and calamity.

49. I receive grace to fulfill my days and finish my divine assignment on earth.

50. Father, let Your resurrection power flow through every area of my life, bringing healing, deliverance, and restoration in Jesus’ mighty name. Amen.

How to Overcoming the Spirit of Death

As believers, we have spiritual authority to overcome the spirit of death through faith in Christ.

So you need to have  a revelation of right and authority in Christ.
Some key principles are:

1. Recognize and Stand on Christ’s victory:

Jesus defeated death through His resurrection. We stand in that victory.

2. Plead the blood and activate the power of the blood of Jesus over your life:

Apply the protective power of Christ’s blood over yourself and loved ones daily.

3. Use your authority:

Command spirits of death, infirmity, and destruction to leave in Jesus’ name.

4. Declare life:

Speak words of life and health over yourself and others, not death and defeat. Never speak death out fear.

5. Break curses:

Renounce any generational curses of premature death in your family line.

6. Walk in holiness:

Guard against sin that gives the enemy legal rights in your life.

7. Stay in faith:

Don’t give in to fear, which can become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

3. Pray in the Spirit Always:

Allow the Holy Spirit to intercede through you with groanings too deep for words.

When you apply these principles and stand firm in God’s promises, the spirit of death can be handled. And you can walk in divine health and protection.

Conclusion

While death and tragedy are painful realities in this fallen world, we have hope in Christ who conquered the grave. Through prayers against death and tragedy, we can access God’s victory and life-giving power.

May these prayers and Scripture promises strengthen your faith and bring comfort in life’s darkest valleys. Yes, your ultimate victory is secure in Christ, who holds the keys of death and Hades.