Heavenly Father,
I come before You today asking for Your blessings and protection as I begin this journey. I know that You are sovereign and in control of all things, and I trust in Your perfect plan for my life.
Please be with me as I travel, and guide me in the path that You have for me. Help me to stay focused on You and to keep my eyes fixed on You, even in the midst of the distractions and challenges that may come my way.
Please watch over me and keep me safe from harm. Protect me from all danger, and give me the strength and wisdom to make good decisions. May Your peace and presence be with me at all times, and may Your love and grace be evident in all that I do.
I also ask that You keep my family and loved ones safe while I am away. Please watch over them and give them Your peace and protection. Bring us all safely back together again when the time comes.
Thank You for Your love and care, and for always being with me. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
Suggested Bible Readings
Psalm 121:7-8 ESV
The Lord will keep you from all evil;
he will keep your life.
The Lord will keep
your going out and your coming in
from this time forth and forevermore.
Isaiah 41:10 ESV
fear not, for I am with you;
be not dismayed, for I am your God;
I will strengthen you, I will help you,
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
John 14:27 ESV
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
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