Ask Gina: Praying the Litany of God's Children

Q: Where can I find The Litany of God’s Children prayed during the recent SMC Holy Hour, and am I allowed to pray this by myself? Or does a priest need to pray it over me?

A: We are grateful to hear of the multitude of blessings experienced from the Litany of God’s Children during our recent Holy Hour held on All Hallow’s Eve. The prayer in its entirety can be found on our Website and App and does not require a priest to be present when prayed by laity.    

This prayer was inspired to combat the lies and accusations so many of the faithful are confronted with when experiencing demonic harassment. It is a litany of truth and promise given to us through sacred scripture. I wrote it a year ago, and by God’s grace, it has since proven a powerful weapon against the deceptions of the evil one. In renouncing the lies that seek to enslave us and boldly proclaiming the truth of the Gospel, we draw near to God and resist the devil, and he will flee from us! James 4:7

One of the most powerful prayers used in deliverance ministry is the Prologue of the Gospel of John, where we read, “But to those who did accept him he gave power to become children of God, to those who believe in his name, who were born not by natural generation nor by human choice nor by a man’s decision but of God” Jn 1:12–13. When the evil one is confronted with this reality, the reactions are fierce. Through the grace of Baptism, God claims us and seals us with the indelible mark of belonging to Jesus. Satan is reminded that this sacred identity cannot be taken from us, for no power in heaven, on earth, or below the earth can undo what God has done. At the very core of who we are is this beautiful truth: we belong to God, who knows us, loves us, and calls us His own!

Litany of God's Children

I am God's beloved child, a daughter/son of the King [John 1:12 & 1 Peter 2:9]

Response: Jesus, grant me the grace to believe it

I am wonderfully made and fully known by God [Psalm 139:14 & 23] R:

I am no longer a slave; I am a friend of Jesus [John 15:15] R:

I am not alone [Hebrews 13:5] R:

I am united with other believers [John 17:20-23] R:

I am included and will never be forgotten [Ephesians 1:13 & Isaiah 44:21] R:

I am forgiven [Ephesians 1:8; Colossians 1:14] R:

I am not who I once was [2 Corinthians 5:17] R:

I am a person with purpose [Ephesians 1:9 & 3:11] R:

I am no longer a stranger but a member of God's household [Ephesians 2:19] R:

I am safe and secure in the Lord [Ephesians 2:22] R:

I am a light in the world and to others [Ephesians 5:8-9 & Matthew 5:14] R:

I am begotten by God, and protected against evil [I John 5:18] R:

I am not helpless [Philippians 4:13] R:

I am delivered from the powers of darkness [Colossians 1:13] R:

I am a new creation; new things are to come [2 Corinthians 5:17] R:

I am invited to share in Jesus’s inheritance [Colossians 1:12] R:

I am a temple of the Holy Spirit [Ephesians 2:22] R:

I am clothed with strength and dignity [Proverbs 31:25] R:

I am chosen and dearly loved [Colossians 3:12] R:

I am a delight to the LORD [Isaiah 62:4] R:

I am a gift to the Son from the Father [John 17:24] R:

I am victorious in Jesus, set free in His name [1 John 5:4 & Romans 8:2] R:

I am rejoicing in sufferings through endurance and hope [Romans 5:3-5]R:

With God’s armor, I will stand firm against the wiles of the devil [Eph. 6:11]

Response: I believe, Jesus help my unbelief

I believe God is not punishing me; He is fighting on my behalf [Deut 20:4] R:

I believe God is intentional with my life and working for my good [Rom 8:28] R:

I believe I have a future filled with hope [Jeremiah 29:11] R:

I believe I have everything I need to flourish [2 Peter 1:3] R:

I believe fear does not hold me captive [2 Timothy 1:7] R:

I believe I’ve been called out of darkness into his wonderful light [1Peter 2:9] R:

I believe that all things are possible with God [Matthew 19:26] R:

I believe I am a beloved child of God, and for that grace, I give thanks. [Jn 1:12 & 1 Pt 2:9] R:

-Gina Witt