December is not just the final month of the year—it’s a battleground in the spirit. As we reflect on the year behind us and look ahead to what’s coming, we must remain vigilant. The enemy is relentless in his attacks, seeking to exploit exhaustion, discouragement, and distractions during this season. But we are not unaware of his schemes (2 Corinthians 2:11). December is a time to press into spiritual warfare prayers that align with God’s plans and shut down the enemy’s tactics. Let’s explore the types of prayers we should be praying this month to finish the year in victory and prepare for what’s ahead.

1. Prayers to Cancel Year-End Assignments of the Enemy

The enemy often releases targeted attacks at the end of the year to bring confusion, fear, and loss. These attacks aim to derail your progress and distract you from God’s purposes. December is the time to cancel every demonic assignment that would attempt to hinder your life, family, and ministry.

Scripture Focus:
“No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn” (Isaiah 54:17).

Pray Like This:

• “In the name of Jesus, I cancel every end-of-year assignment of the enemy against my life, family, and destiny. I declare that no weapon formed against me will prosper. I release confusion into the enemy’s camp and decree total victory over every attack.”

2. Prayers of Divine Alignment for 2024

December is a critical time to prepare spiritually for the coming year. The enemy wants to sow seeds of fear or doubt about the future, but God desires to align your heart and steps with His plans. Warfare prayers in this season should focus on breaking off any distractions or delays and positioning yourself for divine acceleration.

Scripture Focus:
“Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established” (Proverbs 16:3).

Pray Like This:

• “Father, I break off every spirit of delay, distraction, or confusion that seeks to hinder my alignment with Your will. I submit my plans, dreams, and goals for 2024 to You. Order my steps and prepare me for the good works You have prepared in advance for me to walk in.”

3. Prayers Against Holiday-Season Oppression

The holiday season can be a time of joy, but for many, it is also a season when the enemy attacks with depression, loneliness, and strife. The spirit of heaviness often intensifies in December, but God has given us spiritual weapons to overcome.

Scripture Focus:
“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me… to console those who mourn in Zion, to give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness” (Isaiah 61:1,3).

Pray Like This:

• “I bind the spirit of heaviness that seeks to oppress me or my loved ones this season. I release the oil of joy and the garment of praise over my home. Father, let Your peace and love reign, driving out every spirit of division, depression, or discouragement.”

4. Prayers to Reclaim Lost Ground

As the year closes, it’s important to reclaim any spiritual ground the enemy may have stolen. The enemy’s tactic is to wear us down and cause us to retreat, but God has called us to advance. December is a month to take back what the enemy has stolen and decree restoration in every area.

Scripture Focus:
“So I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten” (Joel 2:25).

Pray Like This:

• “I decree that everything the enemy has stolen from me this year must be restored sevenfold. I take back my peace, my joy, my relationships, and my finances. I declare that I will recover all, and I will end this year stronger than I began it.”

5. Prayers of Spiritual Cleansing and Consecration

The enemy often tries to leave spiritual residue from past battles. December is the time to cleanse your spiritual atmosphere and consecrate yourself to the Lord for the coming year. This ensures you move into the next season with a clean slate and a renewed focus on God’s purposes.

Scripture Focus:
“Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God” (2 Corinthians 7:1).

Pray Like This:

• “Lord, cleanse me from anything that would hinder my walk with You. I repent of any compromise or sin and ask You to purify my heart. Sanctify me for Your purposes in the coming year, and let my life be a vessel of honor for Your glory.”

6. Prayers of Victory for the New Year

Finally, December is a time to declare victory over 2024. The enemy would love to sow seeds of fear or anxiety about what lies ahead, but we can boldly decree that God’s plans for us are good and that we will walk in His victory.

Scripture Focus:
“Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Corinthians 15:57).

Pray Like This:

• “I declare that 2024 will be a year of breakthrough, blessing, and victory in every area of my life. I bind every plan of the enemy against my future and loose the promises of God over my destiny. I decree that I will walk in the fullness of God’s purpose for my life in the coming year.”

Final Thoughts

December is not a time to let down your guard; it’s a time to press into spiritual warfare with intentionality. As you engage in these prayers, remember that you are fighting from a place of victory because Jesus has already defeated the enemy. Stay alert, stay armored up, and finish the year strong. Your prayers in December will pave the way for a victorious and fruitful new year.

Let’s war and win together!

Pray with me: