Dear God,
As I embark on this journey, I ask for Your protection and guidance. May You be my shield and my stronghold, keeping me safe from harm. Please give me the strength and courage to face any challenges that may come my way, and help me to trust in Your plan for my life.
I pray that You will use this trip to reveal Your love and purpose for my life. Help me to be a light to those I encounter, and to show Your love and compassion to all those around me.
Please watch over my loved ones at home, and keep them safe in Your loving care.
Thank You for all that You have done, and all that You will do. I trust in Your faithfulness and give You all the glory.
In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
Suggested Bible Readings
Psalm 91:9-11 ESV
Because you have made the Lord your dwelling place
the Most High, who is my refuge
no evil shall be allowed to befall you,
no plague come near your tent.
For he will command his angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways.
Psalm 121:5-8 ESV
The Lord is your keeper;
the Lord is your shade on your right hand.
The sun shall not strike you by day,
nor the moon by night.
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.
Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.
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.
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