© June 2026, Lilian Schmid, Prayer Strategist and Coordinator, Spheres of Influence, prayerstrategy.org
What’s in This Document?
Researched and prepared by Lilian Schmid, this is a clear, authoritative, set of ground rules for intercessors engaged in spiritual warfare that is founded on the Holy Bible. It is concise, strong, and safe for training teams. It establishes a foundational protocol for safe, aligned, and effective Kingdom engagement.
First, the document seeks to provide and understanding of spiritual warfare in the Bible. Spiritual warfare unfolds in three arenas: the spiritual realm, the world around us, and the battle within our own hearts. Scripture warns against occult practices, exposes the world’s hostility toward God, and reveals the internal struggle between flesh and spirit. Yet the Bible also reminds us that Jesus has already won the ultimate victory, and believers fight from a place of His triumph, not their own strength.
After the Scriptural foundation, the Ground Rules are presented and expanded with supporting verses from the Bible.
The Ground Rules
In essence, intercessors must operate under a spiritual covering, must be part of a recognised, trained team, and most importantly, no intercessor should “go alone” into enemy territory. All warfare assignments must be commissioned, and intercessors must stay within their measure of authority, and avoid direct confrontation with high level spirits.
Intercessors need also to maintain purity, humility, and unity, to handle information gathering with wisdom, and prioritise worship, alignment, and listening. Debriefing and cleansing is also essential after warfare.
You can download your copy of the document here: Ground Rules for Intercessors in Spiritual Warfare (PDF file).
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We ask the Lord to protect you, your team, and your household – Psalm 91.
Lilian Schmid
Prayer Strategist and Coordinator
prayerstrategy.org