Heavenly Father,
We come to You today seeking Your protection and guidance for our family. We know that You are a loving God and that You have a plan for us.
We ask that You would surround us with Your love and shield us from any harm that may come our way. Help us to trust in Your plan and to have the strength and wisdom to navigate the challenges that come our way.
We pray for Your protection over our relationships with one another. Help us to grow in love and understanding towards one another and to be a source of support and encouragement for one another.
We also lift up to You any specific concerns or needs that we have. We trust in Your goodness and faithfulness and ask that You would provide for us and meet all of our needs according to Your riches in glory.
We give You all the praise and honor, for You are a mighty God and worthy of all our praise. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Suggested Bible Readings
Psalm 18:2 ESV
The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,
my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
Psalm 121:2-4 ESV
My help comes from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.
He will not let your foot be moved;
he who keeps you will not slumber.
Behold, he who keeps Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.
Psalm 121:7 ESV
The Lord will keep you from all evil;
he will keep your life.
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