Heavenly Father,
We come to You today seeking Your protection from evil. We know that You are a God of love and righteousness, and that Your mercy endures forever. We trust in Your promise to never leave us or forsake us, and we rest in the knowledge that You are always with us, watching over us and guiding us.
We ask that You would surround us with Your holy angels and that You would shield us from the attacks of the enemy. We pray that You would give us the strength and courage to resist temptation and to stand firm in our faith, knowing that You are always with us, even in the darkest of times.
We also ask that You would protect our loved ones, our homes, and all that we hold dear. We pray that You would watch over us and keep us safe and that You would guide us in Your ways and lead us to Your truth.
We give You all the glory, honor, and praise, knowing that You are a faithful God who always keeps Your promises.
We pray this in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Suggested Bible Readings
Isaiah 54:17 ESV
no weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed,
and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment.
This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord
and their vindication from me, declares the Lord.”
2 Timothy 1:7 ESV
For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
James 4:7 ESV
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
1 John 5:18 ESV
We know that everyone who has been born of God does not keep on sinning, but he who was born of God protects him, and the evil one does not touch him.
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