Should Christians Pray to Angels? What the Bible Really Says

In today’s spiritual landscape, there is growing fascination with angels—some see them as guides, healers, and even intimate companions. But as Christians, we must ask: What does God’s Word say about angels, and should we ever pray to or command them?

The answer is clear in Scripture. Prayer is reserved for God alone. Jesus taught us to pray, “Our Father who art in heaven…” (Matthew 6:9), and throughout the Bible, believers are instructed to seek the Lord—not angels—for guidance, healing, and help (Philippians 4:6; Psalm 34:17).

Angels are created beings—servants of God, not autonomous powers. Hebrews 1:14 says, “Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?” They operate under God’s authority, not ours. Any belief that we can command angels by name, or form intimate relationships with them as "companions," crosses into unbiblical and dangerous territory.

While angels may deliver healing, protection, or messages, all power originates from Jesus Christ. When healing occurs through angelic ministry, it is Christ’s power at work—“By His wounds we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5). Giving angels glory for healing, or turning to them as the source, misplaces worship that belongs to Jesus alone.

Scripture also strictly forbids worship of angels. In Revelation 22:8–9, when the apostle John fell down to worship an angel, the angel said, “Do not do that! I am a fellow servant… Worship God!” Practices such as using angel cards, invoking angels by name, or praying directly to them blur the line between biblical truth and occultism.

The idea of a "guardian angel" as a personal friend or spiritual companion is also unscriptural. Though God does send angels to protect (Psalm 91:11), they are not meant to take the place of fellowship with the Holy Spirit or Jesus. Angels obey God’s commands, not ours (Psalm 103:20).

In conclusion, Christians must guard their hearts and keep their eyes on Christ. Angels are mighty and holy, but they are servants, not saviors. All glory, all prayer, and all authority belong to God alone.

Methods of discernment:

• Who was the founder of this modality?

• What was his/her spirituality?

• What culture did it come out of?

• What were their beliefs?

• Who is their God or gods?

Many occult practices in Christianity need to be discerned.  Another method of discernment is the word of God. The word of God is our measuring stick. The more we read the word, know the word, and have a relationship with the Lord, the more we will discern right and wrong. We perish from a lack of knowledge.

By Teresa Morin, President of Touch of God Int'l Ministries of Healing and Deliverance 

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