How to Write a Prayer Strategy for Spiritual Warfare (Free Worksheet)

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One of my readers recently asked me:

“What do people mean when they say to write out your prayer strategy? I hear that advice all the time, but I don’t actually know how to do it.”

I loved that question because it’s one many Christians have.

We know prayer matters, but most of us have never been taught how to pray strategically.

In this article, I’ll show you the exact six-step process I use—and you’ll also be able to download my free Prayer Strategy Worksheet to help you create your own.

The Prayer Strategy Worksheet walks you through a step-by-step process to identify where your battlefield is and develop a battle plan for true and lasting victory.

Get the prayer strategy worksheet today when you click here on the image below:

We’ll use this worksheet throughout the rest of this article, so feel free to download it now or come back for it when you’re ready.

Think about a football coach preparing for the Super Bowl.

He doesn’t just hope his team wins.

He studies his opponent.

He prepares for likely attacks.

He develops a strategy.

Spiritual warfare is no different.

In her powerful post How I Prayed for Emotional Healing, Stormie Omartian says these simple but powerful words: “In the midst of our busy lives, too often we don’t pray enough.”

Why Every Christian Needs a Prayer Strategy

If victory were as simple as going out there and walking a clear, unhindered path to victory, 99% of Christians would live victorious lives.

But it’s not that easy, because we have an enemy who is cunning. Crafty.

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy;” John 10:10

He has a strategy. Not just a plan, but a strategy….an outline of ways he can carry out that plan and keep you from carrying out yours.

So, if you want to be victorious, you need to have your own strategy.

But here’s the thing: We serve a God who is omniscient, all-powerful, and able to give us wisdom to strategize amazing strategies that will defeat our enemy at every turn!

It is simply up to us to labor in prayer until we receive that divine strategy, and then we need to daily tap into God’s grace to walk it out.

How to Write a Prayer Strategy for Spiritual Warfare

Before we begin, remember that this isn’t about creating the “perfect” prayer plan.

It’s about learning to seek God’s wisdom for the battles you’re already facing.

Grab a notebook—or download the free worksheet above—and let’s walk through the process together.

1. Understand your opponent.

A good general studies his opponent; he knows what his opponent is about, and how his opponent operates. 

Please understand, I am not telling you to go out and study Wicca or the occult. I’m not saying go buy satanic material and study Satan.

You don’t study a deceiver by reading what a deceiver has written!

The Word of God has given us everything we need to know to understand our enemy and how he operates.

The verse I gave you above is a great start.

Just a word of caution here: don’t allow this step to become your focus. Read what the word says about our enemy and move on, because getting stuck here can be counter-productive!

Remember: Jesus Christ should be our focus, not Satan.

2. Know your battleground.

To successfully win a battle, you must know the layout of the battleground. Are there hidden corners in which the enemy can hide and ambush you?

Are there potholes or hidden inclines? What is the terrain of this battlefield?

This is crucial.

Ask yourself:

• Where do I struggle most?
• How long have I been battling this?
• Am I making progress?
• Have I become passive?

Then study it.

Turn to God’s Word: our ultimate guide for battle. Search out scriptures that have to do with your battlefield and study them.

Dig down deep.

Read trusted commentaries on them and get to know your battleground.

Remember: Learn about your enemy from God’s Word—not from the world.

3. Determine your opponent’s strategy against you.

A good place to start with this is to talk with a trusted friend. They can often see behavioral patterns that you miss.

If your struggle is with anxiety, ask them what they feel the enemy’s strategy is against you to keep you in a cycle of worry and defeat.

Write down what you feel his strategy is against you.

Example Prayer Strategy:

Every time I experience a spiritual victory, the next day I begin second-guessing what God did for me. The more I second-guess it, the more the enemy plays mind-games with me until he drags me down into defeat, worry, anxiety, and depression.”

4. Get a plan of action.

This will happen in prayer.

Ask your friend to pray with you that the Lord will give you a clear plan of action for victory.

Example: If your battle area is controlling your thoughts, ask:

• What Scripture will I use?
• How will I recognize temptation when it comes?
• What will I do when temptation comes?
• Who will hold me accountable?

5. Write out your strategy.

Gather all of the information you have collected in steps 1-4 and write out your strategy of advancement and defeat of your enemy.

Your Prayer Strategy Should Include:

☐ My current battle

☐ The enemy’s common tactics

☐ Bible verses for this battle

☐ My prayer plan

☐ My response when temptation comes

☐ My accountability

☐ My worship response

6. Worship.

In the Old Testament, when the Israelites would go to battle, they’d send the worshipers ahead of the army.

Worship is a powerful tool in defeating the enemy. In battle, it would sometimes confuse the enemy so that the opposing army would turn on itself and defeat itself without the Israelites having to lift a finger. (Judges 7)

Now you have your strategy; it is time to worship the Lord because your victory will not be won by your own hand.

Victory isn’t found in having the perfect strategy.

Victory is found in keeping your eyes on Christ.

Don’t Just Make a Plan—Pray It

A prayer strategy isn’t a magic formula.

It’s simply a tool that helps you seek God’s wisdom, pray with purpose, and stay focused on Christ during spiritual battles.

Remember, your greatest weapon isn’t a perfectly written strategy.

It’s a heart that continually depends on Christ.

Get the prayer strategy worksheet today when you click here on the image below:

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