As Christians we all know the importance and blessing of worship, but often we don’t realize it is a great spiritual warfare weapon as well. Often when battling circumstances, sin or Satan we don’t feel like worshipping, so we don’t do it. Here are some ways to put on the full armor of God and worship Him as a weapon against spiritual attacks:
MEDITATE ON GOD. When we are struggling, we usually are preoccupied thinking about our problem and the pain it brings or anticipating things getting worse in the future. We give fear and Satan free space in our minds, allowing them to multiply and magnify our thoughts, making everything worse. I John 4:4 assures us that “greater is He who is in you (Christ Jesus), than he who is in the world (Satan and his minions)”. Romans 8:31 asks the rhetorical question: “If God is for us, who can be against us?” Those verses build our faith in the One who has absolute power and authority. According to Ephesians 1:20-23, God raised Jesus from the dead and “seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.” Jesus, Himself said in Matthew 28:18: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” Praise Him for that authority, call upon Him and His authority, and realize the authority you have, in Him, as believers. When you worship and remember Christ’s authority, you are also reminding yourself and Satan of Satan’s imminent defeat.
SAY THE NAME OF JESUS. Ephesians 6:17 tells us the “armor of God” includes “the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” Ephesians 4:12 says “Salvation is found in [Jesus and] no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” Furthermore, Scripture tells us the word of God was made manifest in Jesus (John 1:1,14). Clearly, there is power in the name of Jesus. Incorporate that power not just by ending your prayers with the words “In Jesus’ name,” but start praising Jesus and Who He is to remind yourself (and the spiritual forces of darkness) of the power in that Name. For example, pray: “Jesus, You are more powerful than my enemy.” “Jesus, when You are for me, who can be against me?” (Romans 8:31) “Jesus, Your Name is above every name in heaven and earth” (Ephesians 1:21). “Jesus, You have all authority” (Matthew 28:18). Keep the name of Jesus foremost in your mind and on your tongue.
KEEP A HEART OF PRAISE. First Thessalonians 5:18 exhorts us to “give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Praise and thank Him in the midst of disappointment, in the midst of fear and in the midst of pain. Whenever your feel weak, start praising. Don’t wait for your emotions to lead, praise despite your emotions. It’s easy to praise when we feel like it but recognizing God’s greatness when life is hard carries all the more weight. God knows it and responds accordingly. That’s what happened with Job, who praised despite losing everything (Job 1 – 2). Praise God for Who and what He is no matter your circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:18) and thank Him that He is stronger than any forces that will ever come against you. Thank Him for how the trial or attack is developing you spiritually and perfecting and maturing your faith (James 1:2-4). As you keep a heart of praise, which is the essence of worship, you are abiding in Him. Psalm 22:3 says God inhabits the praises of His people or is enthroned in our praises. Keep your heart and mind set on thanking Him and you will be pushing back the spiritual attack with a weapon of praise.
PRAY SCRIPTURE OUT LOUD We tend to think of worship as singing or some other form of praise, but worship also involves prayer, reading the Word, quiet admiration of and reflection on God and focusing on His worthiness. In fact, think of worship as a focus on God’s “worth-ship.” Read Scripture in an attitude of prayer, talking to God as you read the words. You can personalize it and insert your own name throughout, making it apply to you and your situation. By personalizing the Word to your life and situations, keeping God’s attributes and the truth of Who He is in your prayer, you are applying Scripture to your everyday life. That is what it means to pray Scripture over your situation and to use it as a weapon in spiritual attack.
SING BIBLE VERSES. Singing praise songs and hymns has always been an important element in my worship and in my warfare. I am especially drawn to songs with deep, solid lyrics that are taken word-for-word from the Bible. Play these in the background all day, even quietly at night. They help bring your mind and heart back to what is important, fill the atmosphere with praise and announce to Satan’s forces you are focusing on God, not them. Or you can turn to a favorite passage in the Bible and make up a tune as you sing it out loud. For example, “I am His beloved (Jeremiah 31:3), I am His friend (John 15:13-15), I am His adopted child (Romans 8:15) and I am His masterpiece (Ephesians 2:10).” When you quote scripture back to Satan, he knows that scripture, and he trembles – and backs off – at the power of the written word of God. (October 26, 2026 Doylestown, PA)
Psalm 100:1-2 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs.
How prone are you to worship when in spiritual warfare?
Take some time now to choose one of the ways of worship and spend time praising God. Do it daily – practice makes perfect.
cto Rev. Dr. JERRY SCHMOYER
Christian Training Organization
Jerry@ChristianTrainingOrganization.org
(India, Africa & Spanish Outreach, Spiritual Warfare, Family Ministries, Counseling, World View)
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