Prayer to Restrain Evil

Lord God, mighty in power and rich in mercy, I come to You as Your child, sealed in Baptism and redeemed by the Precious Blood of Your Son. You alone hold all power in heaven and on earth, and at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow. To You I lift up my whole life this day. Lord, restrain every power of darkness that would come against me, my family, my home, and all that You have entrusted to my care. Turn back, O God, every assault of the enemy. In our human weakness, comfort our fear and anxiety, quiet our confusion and anger, and lift us from despair. Where there is darkness, send Your light, that we may live safely in the freedom of Your children. Father, let Your peace dwell here, for this household is Yours. In the name of Jesus, and standing in the freedom His Cross has won for me, I renounce sin and every work of the evil one. I reject the empty promises of the enemy, and I ask for grace not to consent to whatever would lead me away from You. I give myself anew to You — body, mind, and soul. Wash me in Your mercy, fill me with Your Holy Spirit, and let Your truth take the place of every falsehood within me.