Generational curses can manifest as repeated patterns of sin, sickness, failure or bondage in families. These 35 targeted prayers will help you break every inherited curse through the power of Jesus Christ.
Powerful Prayers To Break Generational Curses
Each prayer addresses specific areas of generational strongholds while claiming God’s promises of deliverance for you and your descendants.
1. Prayer to Break Generational Curses
Heavenly Father, I come before You in Jesus’ name to break every generational curse operating in my life. By the power of Christ’s blood, I sever every negative inheritance from my ancestors. I declare freedom from all patterns of sin, sickness, poverty, and bondage that have affected previous generations in my family line.
Galatians 3:13
“Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us.” I claim this redemption over my life today. Thank You for setting me free from all generational curses. Amen.
2. Prayer for Breaking Curses of Poverty
Lord Jesus, I break every generational curse of poverty, lack, and financial struggle in my bloodline. I cancel every spirit of debt, failure, and insufficiency passed down through my family. According to Your Word, I declare that You became poor so I might become rich in every area of life.
2 Corinthians 8:9
“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.” I receive Your provision today. Amen.
3. Prayer Against Generational Sickness
Mighty Healer, I break every generational curse of sickness and disease in my body. By the stripes of Jesus, I am healed from all inherited illnesses. I cancel every genetic predisposition to disease and declare divine health over my life and future generations.
1 Peter 2:24
“He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.” I receive complete healing now. Amen.
4. Prayer to Break Family Curses
Father God, I specifically break every curse affecting my family line – curses of divorce, addiction, premature death, rebellion, and destruction. I sever these negative patterns in Jesus’ name and establish new blessings for generations to come.
Exodus 20:5-6
“I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents… but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me.” Let Your love flow in my family now. Amen.
5. Prayer Against Generational Addiction
Deliverer, I break every generational spirit of addiction in my life – to alcohol, drugs, pornography, gambling, or any other bondage. I cancel this inheritance and declare freedom through Christ’s power. Fill me with Your Spirit instead of these destructive cravings.
John 8:36
“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” I receive this complete freedom today. Amen.
6. Prayer to Break Curse of Barrenness
Lord, I break every generational curse of barrenness, miscarriage, and reproductive issues in my life. Your Word says children are a heritage from You, so I claim fertility and fruitfulness according to Your promises.
Psalm 127:3
“Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him.” I receive Your blessing of fruitfulness. Amen.
7. Prayer Against Generational Witchcraft
Almighty God, I renounce and break all generational ties to witchcraft, occult practices, and idolatry in my bloodline. I cancel every demonic covenant made by ancestors and declare my allegiance to Christ alone.
Deuteronomy 18:10-12
“Let no one be found among you who… practices divination or sorcery… The Lord detests anyone who does these things.” Cleanse my lineage completely. Amen.
8. Prayer to Break Curse of Divorce
Heavenly Father, I break the generational curse of divorce, separation, and broken relationships in my family. I cancel this pattern and declare covenant marriages that honor You. Restore what has been broken and bless future generations with godly unions.
Malachi 2:16
“I hate divorce, says the Lord God of Israel.” Heal my family relationships Lord. Amen.
9. Prayer Against Generational Rebellion
Lord, I break every spirit of rebellion passed down in my family line. Where ancestors have resisted authority and Your Word, I now choose submission and obedience. Transform my heart to follow You completely.
1 Samuel 15:23
“For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft.” Deliver me from all rebellious tendencies. Amen.
10. Prayer to Break Curse of Failure
Father, I break every generational curse of failure, stagnation, and unfulfilled potential. Where my ancestors experienced disappointment, I claim success and productivity. Open doors no man can shut and bless the work of my hands.
Joshua 1:8
“Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips… then you will be prosperous and successful.” I receive Your success today. Amen.
11. Prayer Against Generational Depression
Prince of Peace, I break every generational spirit of depression, anxiety, and mental illness in my life. Cancel this inheritance and fill me with Your joy, peace, and sound mind. Heal every emotional wound passed down through generations.
2 Timothy 1:7
“God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.” I receive Your sound mind today. Amen.
12. Prayer to Break Curse of Violence
Mighty God, I break every generational curse of violence, abuse, anger, and rage in my family. Where blood has been shed, I plead the blood of Jesus. Transform my temper and make me an instrument of Your peace.
Matthew 5:9
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Make me a peacemaker Lord. Amen.
13. Prayer Against Generational Lust
Holy Father, I break every generational spirit of lust, sexual immorality, and perversion in my life. Cleanse my bloodline from all sexual sin and fill me with purity. Let future generations walk in holiness.
1 Thessalonians 4:3-5
“It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality.” Sanctify me completely. Amen.
14. Prayer to Break Curse of Poverty Mindset
Jehovah Jireh, I break every generational poverty mindset and scarcity mentality. Renew my thinking to understand Your abundance. Where my ancestors saw lack, help me see Your unlimited provision.
Philippians 4:19
“My God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” I receive Your provision today. Amen.
15. Prayer Against Generational Curses on Marriage
Lord, I break every generational curse affecting marriages in my family – infidelity, strife, coldness, and divorce. Pour out Your love and restoration. Bless my marriage and future generations with covenant unions that glorify You.
Matthew 19:6
“What God has joined together, let no one separate.” Protect and strengthen marriages in my family. Amen.
16. Prayer to Break Curse of Premature Death
Father God, I break every generational curse of premature death, accidents, and untimely demise in my family. I claim Psalm 91 protection and declare long life to fulfill my divine purpose.
Psalm 91:16
“With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.” I receive Your promise of long life. Amen.
17. Prayer Against Generational Fear
Lord Jesus, I break every generational spirit of fear, worry, and timidity in my life. Where my ancestors were paralyzed by fear, fill me with power, love, and boldness. Help me walk by faith, not by sight.
2 Timothy 1:7
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” I receive Your courage today. Amen.
18. Prayer to Break Curse of Barren Businesses
Jehovah Nissi, I break every generational curse of business failure, financial loss, and unproductive work. Bless the work of my hands and cause me to prosper in all my endeavors as I honor You.
Deuteronomy 28:12
“The Lord will open the heavens, the storehouse of his bounty, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands.” Bless my work today. Amen.
19. Prayer Against Generational Rejection
Loving Father, I break every generational spirit of rejection, abandonment, and isolation in my life. Heal these wounds and help me receive Your unconditional love. Let future generations walk in secure identity in Christ.
Romans 8:15
“The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, you received the Spirit of sonship.” I receive Your love today. Amen.
20. Prayer to Break Curse of Stagnation
Father, I break every generational curse of stagnation, delay, and unfulfilled destiny in my life. Release me into my divine purpose and timing. Where my ancestors were stuck, propel me forward in Your perfect will.
Ecclesiastes 3:1
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Align me with Your timing. Amen.
21. Prayer Against Generational Pride
Holy God, I break every generational spirit of pride, arrogance, and self-sufficiency in my life. Where my ancestors relied on themselves, teach me to depend completely on You. Clothe me with humility.
James 4:6
“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” Make me truly humble Lord. Amen.
22. Prayer to Break Curse of Disobedience
Lord, I break every generational curse of disobedience, stubbornness, and resistance to authority in my life. Create in me a willing spirit that joyfully submits to You and those You place over me.
1 Samuel 15:22
“To obey is better than sacrifice.” Give me a heart to obey You fully. Amen.
23. Prayer Against Generational Infirmity
Great Physician, I break every generational curse of chronic illness, pain, and physical infirmity in my body. By Jesus’ stripes, I receive complete healing and wholeness. Let divine health flow to future generations.
Isaiah 53:5
“By his wounds we are healed.” I receive Your healing now. Amen.
24. Prayer to Break Curse of Strife
Prince of Peace, I break every generational curse of strife, contention, and division in my family. Where there has been quarreling, bring unity. Where there’s been discord, bring harmony. Make me a peacemaker.
Romans 12:18
“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” Help me live in peace. Amen.
25. Prayer Against Generational Poverty
Jehovah Jireh, I break every generational curse of poverty, debt, and lack in my life. Open Your windows of heaven and pour out blessings I cannot contain. Make me a blessing to others as You prosper me.
Malachi 3:10
“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse… Test me in this… and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven.” I trust You as my provider. Amen.
26. Prayer to Break Curse of Blindness
Lord Jesus, I break every generational curse of physical and spiritual blindness in my family. Open my eyes to see Your truth clearly. Remove all veils and give me discernment in every situation.
2 Corinthians 3:16
“But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.” Remove every veil from my eyes. Amen.
27. Prayer Against Generational Bondage
Mighty Deliverer, I break every generational curse of bondage, slavery, and oppression in my life. Set me completely free from all chains of the past. Make me walk in the liberty where Christ has set me free.
Galatians 5:1
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” I stand in this freedom today. Amen.
28. Prayer to Break Curse of Disfavor
Father, I break every generational curse of disfavor, rejection, and missed opportunities in my life. Clothe me with Your favor as a shield. Cause me to find grace in the sight of God and man.
Psalm 5:12
“Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.” I receive Your favor today. Amen.
29. Prayer Against Generational Idolatry
Holy God, I break every generational curse of idolatry, false worship, and misplaced priorities in my family. Cleanse us from all idolatrous practices and establish true worship of You alone in our generations.
Exodus 20:3
“You shall have no other gods before me.” Be the only God in my family. Amen.
30. Prayer to Break Curse of Barren Ministry
Lord, I break every generational curse of unfruitful ministry, unanswered prayers, and powerless Christianity in my life. Anoint me afresh and make me fruitful in Your kingdom work.
John 15:16
“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last.” Make me fruitful Lord. Amen.
31. Prayer Against Generational Curses on Children
Father, I break every generational curse affecting children in my family – rebellion, learning disabilities, waywardness, and destruction. Establish a new covenant of blessing over my children and future generations.
Isaiah 54:13
“All your children will be taught by the Lord, and great will be their peace.” I claim this promise for my family. Amen.
32. Prayer to Break Curse of Unanswered Prayers
Lord, I break every generational curse of unanswered prayers, spiritual deafness, and blocked communication with You. Open the heavens over my life and teach me to pray according to Your will.
1 John 5:14
“This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.” Teach me to pray effectively. Amen.
33. Prayer Against Generational Witchcraft Attacks
Almighty God, I break every generational curse of witchcraft attacks, evil dreams, and spiritual oppression in my life. Cover me with Your blood and cause every evil weapon formed against me to fail.
Isaiah 54:17
“No weapon forged against you will prevail.” Protect me from all attacks. Amen.
34. Prayer to Break Curse of Family Strife
Prince of Peace, I break every generational curse of family strife, division, and broken relationships in my lineage. Pour out Your love and reconciliation. Make my family a testimony of Your restoring power.
Psalm 133:1
“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” Bring unity to my family. Amen.
35. Prayer for Generational Blessings
Heavenly Father, having broken all generational curses, I now claim Your blessings for myself and future generations. Pour out Your Spirit upon my descendants and make us a godly lineage that serves You forever.
Acts 2:39
“The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.” I receive this promise for my family. Amen.
Conclusion
As you consistently pray these powerful prayers against generational curses, remember that Christ has already won your victory at Calvary. Stand firm in your freedom, walk in obedience to God’s Word, and watch as He transforms your life and lineage. The same power that raised Christ from the dead is working in you to break every chain and establish new blessings for generations to come.