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What Is Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
Say these powerful prayers for a narcissist’s healing to lift a loved one up to God asking Him for wisdom for you and deliverance for them from narcissism.
If you have any suspicions that someone in your life has a narcissistic personality disorder, these prayers for a narcissist are a great way to work through their influence in your life, and pray for God to change their hearts.
Mayo Clinic defines narcissistic personality disorder as, “a mental health condition in which people have an unreasonably high sense of their own importance. They need and seek too much attention and want people to admire them.
People with this disorder may lack the ability to understand or care about the feelings of others. But behind this mask of extreme confidence, they are not sure of their self-worth and are easily upset by the slightest criticism.”
Though an official diagnosis from a mental health professional is needed, the signs of narcissistic behavior and patterns can be observed when you know what to look out for.
The reality is that many people who are narcissistic will not seek the help they need, but as Christians, we have prayer as a tool in every area of life, and we can pray for those who are dealing with personality disorders such as narcissism.
Though it may seem like the person might never change their ways, the power of prayer reaches even into the hearts of those who have a narcissistic personality, and for those who have suffered under the treatment of someone with these behaviors and patterns.
Here are 15 prayers that you can pray for someone with a narcissistic personality, and for your own healing and protection as you navigate your interactions with them, and learn to set boundaries.
A Few Narcissistic Traits
If you are wondering what some of the common narcissistic tendencies and traits are, here are a few that often surface in people with a narcissistic personality.
These traits often make relationships with narcissists incredibly challenging, as they can start off by seeming charming but soon reveal ulterior motivations that shine through.
- A high sense of self-importance
- The constant need to be admired
- They lack empathy
- They believe they are superior to others, and can only be around people they deem as equally special or important
- Cannot or will not recognize the needs or feelings of others
- They are preoccupied with fantasies of power, beauty, success or brilliance
- They exploit their relationships with others for their own gain
- They are envious of others or believe that others are envious of them
- They are easily angered by any sign of criticism real or imagined
Please seek professional help if you are struggling with narcissistic personality disorder yourself or if you are experiencing abuse of any kind.
Prayers For A Narcissist
1. A Prayer To Heal Them From Narcissistic Personality Disorder And Become A Healthy Person
Heavenly Father,
I come to You, seeking Your healing hand over the life of someone who I believe has shown themselves to be a narcissist.
Though it was not easy to see at first, as time has passed, more and more of their behavior, patterns, and words have revealed a side to themselves that is not only unhealthy to them, but harmful to others.
My prayer is that You heal them from their narcissism, and bring them to a place of humility rather than pride or self-importance. Help them to surrender themselves to You, and to become a person who is led by Your Spirit rather than their flesh or ego.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
2. A Prayer For The Lord To Cure The Narcissist’s Selfish Desires And Lack Of Empathy
Lord,
You have called us to consider others more important than ourselves, and not only look out for our own interests. I ask that You cure this narcissistic person of their selfish, self-centered desires, and help them to consider others.
Please heal them from their narcissism, and from the lack of empathy that they have displayed for others. Give them a new heart, and fill it with empathy, and consideration for those around them.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
3. A Prayer For The Narcissist’s Sense Of Entitlement
Father,
I lift up my prayer to You for someone in my life who has shown a great sense of self-entitlement. It is so hard to be around them when they believe that they are entitled to everything, and do not think of others.
My prayer is that You would cure them from their narcissistic tendencies, and help them to realize that everything is not about them, it is about You. Please heal them from their entitlement, and help them to break free from these unhealthy patterns.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
4. A Prayer For The Mind Of The Narcissist
Lord,
There is not a single human struggle that You are not aware of, or that You cannot work in. Today I am thinking especially of the person in my life who has shown narcissistic tendencies.
I pray for their mind, that You would renew it. Break the sinful patterns of narcissism from their minds, and grant them a mind that is centered on You rather than themselves. Please grant them transformation, and allow that change to flow into their words and deeds.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
5. A Prayer For The Narcissist To Experience God’s Love
Father,
You know the depths of what goes on in each of our hearts, and there is not a single thing that we can hide from You. My prayer is that Your love would fill the heart of this person in my life who has shown themselves to be a narcissist.
May they come to know Your love that transforms from the inside out. Help them to decrease and for Christ to increase not only in their hearts but in their lives and in the way that they treat others. May their heart transformation but a testament to the changing power of Your love.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
6. A Prayer For Any Spiritual Warfare The Narcissist May Be Experiencing
Lord,
I am here before You, confused and hurt by the actions and words of this specific person in my life. I want to believe that they have my best interests at heart, but what I have observed has led me to believe that they might be a narcissist.
I know Your Word says that our fight is not against flesh and blood, but against the evil powers that are at work in this world. My prayer is that You would protect this person from any spiritual watergate that they might be experiencing.
Please free them from the chains of the evil one, and help them to seek Your face in the midst of this spiritual darkness that is raging in their life. May they find victory over this warfare in You.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
7. A Prayer For Deliverance From Narcissistic Behavior
Dear God,
I have been fighting a battle with the narcissist in my life for so long. In my own strength, I cannot make them see the hurt that they have caused and the ways their behavior has affected me.
But I know that there is nothing too great for You to do, and no heart too hard for You to heal. I ask that You deliver them from the grip of narcissism in their life.
Open their eyes to see the truth and to come to repentance before You. Help them to know that there is healing to be found, and that it is found in You.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
Prayers For The Victims Of A Narcissist
8. A Prayer For Healing From An Abusive Relationship
Father,
My heart has been left in tatters by someone who I thought cared for me. Their words and their actions have cut me deeply, and I am left with these broken pieces from their abuse and damaging behavior.
I know that You are near to those with a broken heart, so my plea is that You would hold onto me, and heal me from this hurt. Help me to find comfort in You, and to rest in Your love for me.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
9. A Prayer For Strength To Confront A Narcissist
Lord in Heaven,
I am in need of Your wisdom and guidance as I prepare to control the narcissist in my life. I know that they can come off intimidating, and are quick to retaliate, so help me to find the strength to approach them.
Help me to come to them in humility, sharing the truth in love. Please grant me the right words to say, and give them a heart that is receptive to those words rather than defensive. May this confrontation be fruitful, and lead to healing.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
10. A Prayer For Wisdom In Drawing Healthy Boundaries With A Narcissist
Father,
It has been so hard to deal with this situation. I don’t know how to draw the line, and it feels as though this person does not care to cross the line whenever it pleases them.
I know that it is important to have boundaries, especially with those who can be exploitative and abusive in their words and actions.
I ask for the guidance and wisdom to set healthy boundaries with this narcissistic person, and to be firm about those boundaries. Help me to not compromise it, and to communicate it with them in a clear and respectful manner.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
11. A Prayer For Protection From The Narcissist Taking Advantage Of Others
Dear God,
I have grown so discouraged by the narcissist in my life who continues to take advantage of those around them. It is hard to tell when they are truly in need of help, or if they are being genuine.
Please help me to be alert, and to be careful around them. I ask for Your protection from them, and that You would keep me and others from being taken advantage of for the narcissist’s own gain.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
12. A Prayer For Anyone Experiencing Narcissistic Abuse
Lord,
For so long I have been confused by the behavior of this person in my life. I felt so entangled by them, and beaten down by the things they have said to me and done to me.
But I have become aware of their narcissism, and how it has affected me. It has caused me so much pain, and feelings of worthlessness. My prayer is that You would help me to cut ties, or build boundaries with this person in my life.
Help me to find healing from all the years of narcissistic abuse that I have suffered, and heal me from the trauma that they have caused. In Jesus’ name, amen.
13. A Prayer For God To Comfort The Victim’s Broken Heart
Heavenly Father,
I come to You today with my heart fully exposed. You know its state, and how it has been battered and bruised by someone with narcissism.
Please revive my heart from the hurt and abuse that it has endured. Help me to fight against all the lies that they have spoken to me, and to find strength and comfort in Your truth.
Please help me to forgive them, and set my heart free from any bitterness that could keep me from healing. Enfold me in Your arms, and comfort my aching heart. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Read 6 Prayers For A Broken Heart for more helpful prayers.
Prayers For Specific Narcissistic Family Members
14. A Prayer For A Narcissistic Husband Or Wife
Dear God,
I don’t know what to do. I have seen my spouse in so many different seasons, and situations, but the person that I am seeing now is someone I don’t recognize and don’t feel safe with.
I have come to see their narcissism for what it is, and I don’t know where to turn except to You. I ask that You work in their hearts, and humble them.
Please rid them of their sense of self-importance, and help them to submit to Your ways, and repent of their ways. Please heal our relationship with one another, and help us to love one another in the way You call us to. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Read 10 Prayers For An Emotionally Abusive Marriage for more helpful prayers.
15. A Prayer For A Narcissistic Mother Or Father
Heavenly Father,
I am grateful for the Father and Friend that I have in You. My heart hurts for the relationship that I have with my narcissistic mother/father.
I know that no person is perfect, and that includes parents. But it is so hard to have a relationship with someone who critiques me constantly, and for whom I never feel quite enough.
My prayer is that You would help my mother/father to see their actions and words for what they are, and to be remorseful for how they have treated me and others.
Help them to heal from their narcissistic tendencies, and to find the grace to change and be renewed in Christ. In Jesus’ name, amen.
More Prayers For Healing From Hard Things:
36 Prayers from the Bible for Healing