30 Scriptures and Prayer Points to Break Addictions of Any Kind

Ojone Pitas
5 days ago
5 min read

So many Christians still struggle silently with several addictions. Many times we try all we can, humanly speaking, but it doesn't end or stop. Addiction, whether it is substances, pornography, food, gambling, social media, or toxic habits, is a spiritual battle as much as a physical one. God’s Word carries the power to break strongholds, renew the mind, and restore freedom. If you or someone you love is struggling with any form of addiction, these scriptures and prayer points will help you fight strategically and spiritually.

Pray in faith and work in partnership with God to break this demonic oppression from your life.

30 Scriptures with Prayers to invite the Holy Spirit into the process of deliverance, healing, and transformation

1. John 8:36

"So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed."

Prayer: Lord Jesus, set me free from every addiction (mention the addiction) controlling my life. I receive the freedom You purchased for me by the blood of Jesus.

2. 1 Corinthians 10:13

"God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear…"

Prayer: Father, when temptation comes, provide the way of escape You promised and strengthen me to take it.

3. 2 Timothy 1:7

"For God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power, love, and a sound mind."

Prayer: Holy Spirit, restore my self-control and stabilise my mind where addiction has robbed me. Please give me the power and sound mind I need to defeat this bondage.

4. Romans 6:14

"For sin shall not have dominion over you…"

Prayer: Lord, break the power of this addiction; let this addiction (mention the addiction) lose its grip over my life. I receive the dominion and freedom I have in Christ Jesus.

5. Psalm 34:17

"The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; He delivers them from all their troubles."

Prayer: God, hear my cry today and deliver me completely from every addictive struggle.

6. Galatians 5:1

"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free."

Prayer: Father, help me stand firm in the freedom Christ gave me and never be entangled with this addiction (mention it) again.

7. Romans 12:2

"Be transformed by the renewing of your mind…"

Prayer: Renew my thoughts, desires, mind and habits, Lord. Replace destructive cravings with godly ones. And help me overcome every intrusive thought of the devil. My mind is whole, and my thoughts are pure.

8. Psalm 51:10

"Create in me a clean heart, O God…"

Prayer: Lord, please cleanse my heart from every attachment to harmful behaviours and fill me with purity. Let my heart and my mind be stayed on you.

9. James 4:7

"Submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."

Prayer: Lord, I submit fully to You. Please give me the strength to resist every demonic influence behind this addiction (name the addiction). I am free by the blood of Jesus.

10. Philippians 4:13

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

Prayer: Jesus, empower me to overcome every addiction in Your strength, not mine. I have tried and failed; therefore, I surrender to you, asking for your help.

11. Isaiah 10:27

"The yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing."

Prayer: Lord, let Your anointing break every yoke of addiction in my life today.

12. Psalm 107:14

"He brought them out of darkness and broke their chains."

Prayer: Father, bring me out of every dark cycle and break every invisible chain binding me.

13. Ephesians 4:22–24

"Put off your old self… and put on the new self."

Prayer: Lord, help me put away old habits, old addictions and walk in the new life You have given me. Where I have been restraining myself, I surrender to you now, Lord.

14. Colossians 1:13

"He rescued us from the kingdom of darkness…"

Prayer: Father, rescue me completely from every darkness fueling this addiction. I declare that I am free by the blood of Jesus.

15. Psalm 18:2

"The Lord is my rock and my deliverer."

Prayer: Be my strength, Lord. Deliver me from every craving that tries to control me.

16. Romans 8:37

"In all these things we are more than conquerors…"

Prayer: Lord, help me conquer this addiction through Your love and power.

17. 1 Peter 5:8–9

"Resist him, standing firm in the faith…"

Prayer: Strengthen my faith, Lord, and help me resist every attack of temptation.

18. Psalm 73:26

"God is the strength of my heart."

Prayer: Strengthen my weak areas, Lord, and give me victory where I have failed before, give me victory over this addiction.

19. Jeremiah 30:17

"I will restore you to health…"

Prayer: God, restore my mind, body, and emotions from every damage caused by addiction.

20. Isaiah 41:10

"Fear not, for I am with you…"

Prayer: Lord, when fear of relapse comes, remind me that You are with me and will uphold me.

21. Proverbs 28:13

"Whoever confesses and forsakes sin will obtain mercy."

Prayer: Father, I confess my struggle. Grant me mercy, strength, and true repentance.

22. 1 John 1:9

"He is faithful and just to forgive and cleanse us…"

Prayer: Lord, cleanse me from every impurity and free me from guilt and shame this addiction has brought. I receive the grace to overcome it.

23. Matthew 26:41

"Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation."

Prayer: Holy Spirit, make me spiritually alert and strengthen me to avoid triggering situations that keep feeding this addiction.

24. Psalm 40:1–3

"He lifted me out of the slimy pit…"

Prayer: Lift me out of every pit of addiction and set my feet on solid ground.

25. Proverbs 3:5–6

"In all your ways acknowledge Him…"

Prayer: Lord, direct my steps and lead me away from environments that feed this addiction.

26. Luke 10:19

"I have given you authority… over all the power of the enemy."

Prayer: In Jesus’ name, I take authority over every addictive spirit influencing my behaviour.

27. Psalm 19:14

"Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable…"

Prayer: Purify my thoughts and desires so they reflect Your will and Your word. Everything unacceptable in my life, let it be removed.

28. Ezekiel 36:26

"I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you."

Prayer: Lord, replace every craving of addiction with a heart that desires You alone and Your will.

29. Jude 1:24

"He is able to keep you from stumbling…"

Prayer: Lord, keep me from falling back into old patterns and help me walk in lasting freedom.

30. Matthew 11:28

"Come to Me, all who are weary…"

Prayer: Jesus, I bring my exhaustion and struggle to You. Give me rest and deliver me fully from this addiction.

Final Encouragement

Freedom from addiction is possible through Jesus Christ. Meditate on these scriptures daily, pray consistently, seek accountability, and trust that God is working in your life, even when progress feels slow. He who began a good work in you will complete it.