Heavenly Father,
We come to You today with grateful hearts, seeking Your protection and guidance as we travel. Lord, You are the Creator of the heavens and the earth, and we trust in Your power and goodness.
We ask that You would go before us, making the path smooth and straight. We pray that You would protect us from all harm and danger, and keep us from all evil. We ask that You would be our rear guard, watching over us and keeping us safe.
Lord, we know that You are sovereign over all things, and that nothing happens apart from Your will. We trust in Your goodness and love for us, and we ask that You would work all things together for our good.
We pray for Your wisdom and guidance as we travel, that we may make wise decisions and stay on the path that You have set before us. We also pray for Your peace to be upon us, as we trust in Your promises and Your faithfulness.
Thank You, Lord, for Your love and faithfulness to us.
We pray all this in Jesus’ Name. 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.
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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