Prayer for Today 18th October 2025: Prayers for Deliverance from Wrong Influences

In a world filled with distractions, temptations, and misleading voices, staying true to God’s will can be a daily battle. Many people unknowingly fall under the sway of wrong influences, be it friendships, habits, media, or environments that draw them away from God’s truth. That’s why today’s devotion focuses on a powerful Prayer for Today 18th October 2025, centered on asking God for deliverance from wrong influences and strength to walk in His wisdom.

As believers, we must constantly examine our surroundings and relationships, ensuring that nothing we associate with becomes a stumbling block to our faith. When you pray earnestly, God will open your eyes to see the subtle influences pulling you away from Him and grant you the grace to overcome them.

Understanding Wrong Influences

Wrong influences are anything or anyone that leads you away from God’s presence, weakens your faith, or corrupts your spiritual values. These influences often appear harmless at first, but over time, they can distort your mindset and hinder your growth in Christ.

They may come through:

Negative friendships that encourage ungodly behaviors
Toxic relationships that pull you away from your purpose
Worldly entertainment that promotes sin
Pride, greed, or lust that feeds the flesh instead of the spirit
Doubt and fear that silence your faith

The Bible warns in 1 Corinthians 15:33 (NIV): “Do not be misled: Bad company corrupts good character.” This means that your spiritual environment matters. When you constantly surround yourself with ungodly influences, it becomes harder to hear God’s voice.

That’s why this Prayer for Today 18th October 2025 is a call to spiritual discernment, asking God to separate you from anything that contaminates your spirit and leads you toward righteousness.

Why You Must Guard Your Heart from Wrong Influences

Proverbs 4:23 says,

“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”

Your heart is the control center of your spiritual life. If it becomes contaminated by ungodly influences, your decisions, relationships, and destiny can suffer. The enemy knows this, so he uses subtle influences to draw believers into compromise.

To guard your heart:

Limit exposure to ungodly content.
Choose your friends wisely. (1 Corinthians 15:33 – “Bad company corrupts good character.”)
Stay rooted in prayer and the Word of God.
Ask for discernment to recognize the sources of wrong influence.

The prayer for deliverance is not just about breaking ties; it is also about establishing a new foundation built on God’s truth and guidance.

Biblical Examples of Wrong Influences

Throughout Scripture, we find stories that highlight how wrong associations and influences can destroy destinies or lead to sin. Let’s look at a few examples:

Adam and Eve – Influenced by the Serpent (Genesis 3:1-6): Eve allowed the serpent to influence her decision-making. Instead of holding on to God’s command, she entertained the lies of the enemy, which led to the fall of man. This story reminds us that listening to deceptive voices can lead to spiritual downfall.
Samson – Influenced by Delilah (Judges 16:4-21): Samson was chosen by God for a great purpose, but his relationship with Delilah became a deadly influence. Her constant manipulation led to his betrayal and loss of power. This teaches us to be careful who we trust with our secrets and emotions.
Solomon – Influenced by Foreign Wives (1 Kings 11:1-4): King Solomon started strong in wisdom and devotion to God, but his foreign wives turned his heart toward idolatry. Wrong relationships can gradually pull one away from faith, no matter how spiritually mature they are.
King Jehoshaphat – Influenced by Ahab (2 Chronicles 18:1-34): Jehoshaphat, a good king, allied himself with Ahab, an evil ruler. This alliance almost cost him his life in battle. Aligning yourself with ungodly people can put you in unnecessary danger.
Peter – Influenced by Fear and Peer Pressure (Matthew 26:69-75): When Jesus was arrested, Peter denied Him three times due to fear and pressure from those around him. Wrong company and fear of judgment can make even strong believers compromise their faith.

These examples prove that influence; good or bad, has a lasting impact. This Prayer for Today 18th October 2025 invites you to seek divine help in separating yourself from ungodly influences and walking in obedience.

Scriptures for Deliverance from Wrong Influences

Meditating on God’s word strengthens your spirit and renews your mind. Here are key Bible verses to guide your prayer today:

Psalm 1:1-2 (NIV): “Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers.”
Proverbs 13:20 (NIV): “Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.”
Romans 12:2 (NIV): “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
Ephesians 5:11 (NIV): “Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.”
2 Corinthians 6:14 (NIV): “Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common?”

Pray these scriptures into your life, and the Holy Spirit will guide your choices, relationships, and thoughts.

Prayer for Today 18th October 2025: Prayers for Deliverance from Wrong Influences

Let’s go before God with a sincere heart and pray this prayer of deliverance:

Father in Heaven, I come before You today, asking for deliverance from every wrong influence that seeks to pull me away from Your will.
Lord, cleanse my heart and mind from every thought, habit, or person that leads me astray.
Break every chain of ungodly influence that has found a foothold in my life, in the name of Jesus.
Father, separate me from every relationship that does not glorify You or contribute to my spiritual growth.
Lord Jesus, give me the courage to walk away from anything that contaminates my spirit.
Father, let Your light expose every hidden influence working against my destiny.
Deliver me, O Lord, from the voices that whisper deceit and draw me into compromise.
Holy Spirit, empower me to discern between what is good and what only appears good.
Lord, silence every manipulative voice that tries to control or deceive me.
Father, I renounce every ungodly pattern I have followed out of fear or acceptance.
Jesus, wash me clean from every residue of wrong influence I have absorbed knowingly or unknowingly.
Lord, deliver my mind from the lies of the enemy that have shaped my thinking.
Heavenly Father, break the power of peer pressure and the desire to please people over You.
Lord, deliver me from the trap of worldly approval that steals my peace and purity.
Father, remove from my circle anyone who carries darkness disguised as light.
Lord, surround me with people who will strengthen my faith and push me toward righteousness.
Jesus, teach me to love people but not conform to their ungodly ways.
Lord, close every door I have opened to influences that contradict Your Word.
Father, protect my heart from being polluted by media, culture, or conversations that dishonor You.
Lord, deliver me from every spirit of manipulation that seeks to control my decisions.
Father, purify my desires so that my choices are aligned with Your truth.
Lord, remove every addiction or habit that has become a negative influence in my life.
Father, set me free from the need to imitate others; help me to live by Your design.
Lord, open my eyes to see when the enemy disguises wrong as right.
Holy Spirit, make me sensitive to Your voice when I am about to take a wrong step.
Father, deliver me from environments that nurture sin and weaken my spirit.
Lord, remove from me any attachment to ungodly advice or ungodly mentors.
Father, I reject every demonic influence working through entertainment, social media, or conversation.
Lord, let Your truth become the strongest influence over my heart and mind.
Father, surround me with godly friends who speak life, faith, and wisdom into me.
Lord, destroy every hidden agenda of the enemy that seeks to use others to derail me.
Father, help me to recognize when I am under wrong influence and give me strength to resist.
Lord, deliver me from the opinions that make me doubt what You have spoken.
Father, renew my mind daily through Your Word so that I may discern what is right.
Lord, take away the fear of rejection that makes me accept ungodly influence.
Father, fill my heart with boldness to stand for truth even when it’s unpopular.
Lord, uproot every influence that has taken root in my life contrary to Your will.
Father, let the blood of Jesus cleanse every area of my soul contaminated by wrong company.
Lord, let my spirit crave only Your presence and reject anything that grieves You.
Father, I thank You for delivering me today; from this moment, I walk in freedom, purity, and divine alignment, in Jesus’ mighty name. Amen.

Conclusion

Prayer for Today 18th October 2025 reminds us that deliverance begins with awareness and submission to God’s will. Wrong influences can come in various forms, but the power of the Holy Spirit gives believers the strength to rise above them.

When you make this prayer a part of your daily devotion, you’ll experience divine freedom and clarity. The Lord will help you identify toxic environments, deceptive friendships, and unhealthy desires, replacing them with His peace and wisdom.

Stay anchored in prayer, meditate on God’s Word, and continually seek His guidance. Each day becomes a new opportunity to walk in purity, righteousness, and divine influence.