Speak This Declaration Boldly Out Loud:

Lord, I submit myself fully to You as my God and my rightful Lord.
I yield my thoughts, my heart, my desires, my will, and my actions to Your and Your Word.
I acknowledge that the devil is a real and active enemy, seeking to steal, kill, and destroy.
He has no rightful claim over any area I submit to You, therefore, I declare resistance to him.
I stand firm in faith, refusing every lie, accusation, temptation, and disturbance he brings.
He has no power over me except what I once allowed — but now I submit every part of my life to You.
As I draw near to You, the enemy must flee, for the Spirit of the Lord dwells within me, surrounds me, and strengthens me. 
Your presence is my refuge. Your Word renews my mind. Your power guards my life.
I am clothed with the armor of God; I choose obedience, truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and the living Word of God as my weapon and shield.
I declare that the enemy has no place, no foothold, no authority, and no permission in my life.
Every scheme of darkness is exposed and defeated by the light of Christ in me.
Lord, Your presence fills me. Your truth guides me. Your power sustains me.
I belong to You, and I walk in the victory Jesus has already won.
I speak this in faith in the mighty name of Jesus. As it is written, so let it be for me. Amen.

“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.” — James 4:7

Key Points

• The devil is a real adversary – seeking to destroy
• Submit entirely to God and the devil must flee
• Self-serving agendas and emotions create opportunities for the devil
• Become a living sacrifice to serve God’s purpose and the devil will have no traction against you.

Learn More

• This Topic: The Devil Is Very Real
• Declarations: What, Why, How

Reference Verses:

The devil is real

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” — 1 Peter 5:8

He seeks to steal, kill, and destroy

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” – John 10:10

He operates with lies, deception, and distraction

“But I am afraid that as the serpent deceived Eve by his cunning, your thoughts will be led astray from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ.” – 2 Corinthians 11:3

“And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world—he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him.” Revelation 12:9 

“The coming of the lawless one is by the activity of Satan with all power and false signs and wonders, and with all wicked deception for those who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved.” – 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10

“In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.” – 2 Corinthians 4:4

He tries to get you to do his work, follow His agenda, deception, distraction and destruction

“…and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will. – 2 Timothy 2:26

God gives us armor to fend off this enemy

“Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” — Ephesians 6:10–11

We need to actively resist by submission and obedience to God and His commands – keep the doors closed 

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.” — James 4:7

“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” — Psalm 27:1

“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” — James 4:8

“I will no longer talk much with you, for the ruler of this world is coming, and he has nothing in Me.” – John 14:30

We need to remove all remaining anchors within us by embracing Jesus Finished work on the cross

“Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world.” – 1 Peter 5:8-9

We need to take all thoughts captive

“We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ,” – 2 Corinthians 10:5