Prayer for Protection

Dear God,

I come to You today seeking Your protection and guidance. I know that You are always with me and that You are my rock and my fortress. I trust in Your love and Your grace, and I know that You are able to keep me safe from all harm.

Please watch over me and my loved ones, and keep us safe from all danger. Protect us from physical harm, from temptation and sin, and from the attacks of the enemy. May Your angels surround us and keep us in Your care.

I pray that You would give me the strength and the wisdom to follow Your will, and that You would guide me in the paths of righteousness. Help me to trust in You and to rely on Your protection at all times.

Thank You for Your loving care and protection. I pray this in Jesus’ name. 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.

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Psalm 91:11 ESV

For he will command his angels concerning you
    to guard you in all your ways.

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Psalm 4:8 ESV

In peace I will both lie down and sleep;
    for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.

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Psalm 9:9 ESV

The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed,
    a stronghold in times of trouble.

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A Prayer for Peace

Heavenly Father,

We come to You today seeking Your peace and guidance. We know that You are the source of all peace and that without You, we cannot find true peace in this world.

Please help us to trust in Your plan for our lives and to find rest in Your presence. May Your peace that surpasses all understanding guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

We pray for peace in our families, our communities, and our world. We pray for an end to violence and conflict, and for the healing of the wounds that have been inflicted on Your people.

We pray for Your protection over those who are suffering and for Your wisdom for those who are seeking to bring about change and reconciliation.

We pray that Your love would be the driving force in all that we do and that Your peace would reign in our hearts and in the world.

Through the power of Your holy and mighty name, Jesus, we pray for peace. Amen.

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Philippians 4:7 ESV

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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Psalm 34:14 ESV

Turn away from evil and do good;
    seek peace and pursue it.

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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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Colossians 3:15 ESV

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.

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Isaiah 26:3 ESV

You keep him in perfect peace
    whose mind is stayed on you,
    because he trusts in you.

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Romans 15:33 ESV

May the God of peace be with you all. Amen.

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A Prayer for Sickness

Heavenly Father,

I come to You today with a heavy heart as I am struggling with sickness. I know that You are the source of all healing and I trust in Your power to restore my body to health.

I ask that You would give me the strength and courage to endure this trial, and that You would be with me every step of the way. Please bring peace and comfort to my mind and heart, and help me to find hope and joy in Your presence.

I pray for all those who are also struggling with illness, that You would bring healing and relief to their bodies and minds. I ask that You would use this experience to draw me closer to You and to help me grow in faith and trust.

I thank You, Lord, for Your faithfulness and Your loving kindness. I pray that through this experience, I may glorify Your name and share the hope and healing that can only be found in You.

I pray all of these things in the powerful name of Jesus, my Savior and Lord. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

James 5:14-15 ESV

Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

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Psalm 34:18 ESV

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted
    and saves the crushed in spirit.

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James 5:15 ESV

And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

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Psalm 103:2-4 ESV

Bless the Lord, O my soul,
    and forget not all his benefits,
who forgives all your iniquity,
    who heals all your diseases,
who redeems your life from the pit,
    who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,

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Prayer for Giving Thanks

Heavenly Father,

We come to You today with hearts full of gratitude and thanksgiving. We thank You for Your constant presence in our lives, for Your guidance and protection, and for the countless blessings You have bestowed upon us.

We thank You for the gift of life, and for the opportunities You have given us to grow and learn. We are grateful for our families and friends, for the love and support they provide us.

We also thank You for the challenges and struggles we have faced, for they have helped us to become stronger and more resilient.

Thank You for Your grace and mercy, for Your forgiveness and salvation. We are humbled by Your love and the sacrifice of Your son, Jesus Christ.

As we give thanks today, we also lift up our prayers for those who are in need. We pray for those who are struggling, for those who are hurting, and for those who are lost. Please provide them with Your comfort and strength, and show them Your love and care.

We offer these prayers in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

1 Thessalonians 5:18 ESV

give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

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Psalm 107:1 ESV

Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,
    for his steadfast love endures forever!

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Colossians 3:15 ESV

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.

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Psalm 136:1-3 ESV

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,
    for his steadfast love endures forever.
Give thanks to the God of gods,
    for his steadfast love endures forever.
Give thanks to the Lord of lords,
    for his steadfast love endures forever;

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Ephesians 5:20 ESV

giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

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Prayer for Peace

Dear Lord,

We come before You today seeking Your peace and guidance. We know that You are the Prince of Peace and that You are able to bring calm to even the most tumultuous of situations.

We ask that You would bring peace to the nations of the world and to the hearts of all people. May Your love and grace fill us and help us to extend that love and grace to those around us. May we be instruments of Your peace, spreading Your love and light wherever we go.

We pray for an end to violence and conflict, and for a spirit of unity and understanding to prevail. Help us to be peacemakers in our own lives and in the world.

We trust in You and know that You are sovereign over all things. May Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

We pray all of this through the power of Your holy name, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

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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Philippians 4:7 ESV

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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Philippians 4:6-7 ESV

do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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A Prayer for Healing

Dear God,

We come before You today with hearts full of pain and sorrow, asking for Your healing and restoration. We know that You are the Great Physician and that nothing is impossible for You.

We trust in Your loving care and Your faithfulness to Your children. We ask that You would touch the sick and bring them complete healing and wholeness. We pray that You would give them strength and courage to face their challenges, and that You would surround them with Your loving presence.

We also pray for all those who are caring for the sick, that You would give them wisdom and compassion as they minister to the needs of others.

We believe in the power of Your Word and the authority of Your name. We ask that You would bring complete healing and restoration to all those in need, according to Your perfect will.

We give You all the praise and all the glory, for You are worthy of our worship and adoration.

All of this we pray in the name of Jesus, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Isaiah 53:5 ESV

But he was pierced for our transgressions;
    he was crushed for our iniquities;
upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace,
    and with his wounds we are healed.

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James 5:14-15 ESV

Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

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1 Peter 2:24 ESV

He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.

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Jeremiah 30:17 ESV

For I will restore health to you,
    and your wounds I will heal,
declares the Lord,
because they have called you an outcast:
    ‘It is Zion, for whom no one cares!’

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Prayer for Healing

Dear God,

I come before You today with a heavy heart, asking for Your healing touch. I know that You are the Great Physician and that nothing is impossible for You. I believe in Your power to restore health and strength, but I also trust in Your sovereign plan and Your perfect timing.

I ask that You would bring healing to my body and strength to my mind and spirit. I pray for the courage to face each day with hope and trust in Your love, even if You do not choose to heal me in the way that I desire.

Please be with me in my suffering and give me peace and comfort. I also pray for those who are caring for the sick, that You would give them wisdom and compassion as they minister to the needs of others.

I thank You for the promise of Your loving presence with me always, and I trust in Your goodness and mercy.

In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Psalm 23:6 ESV

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
    all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
    forever.

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Psalm 34:18 ESV

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted
    and saves the crushed in spirit.

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James 5:14 ESV

Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.

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James 5:15 ESV

And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

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Exodus 15:26 ESV

saying, “If you will diligently listen to the voice of the Lord your God, and do that which is right in his eyes, and give ear to his commandments and keep all his statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you that I put on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, your healer.”

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Prayer for Strength

Dear God,

I come before You today feeling weak and in need of Your strength and guidance. I know that You are the source of all strength and power, and I ask that You would fill me with Your Holy Spirit and give me the strength I need to face the challenges and struggles of life.

I pray that You would give me the courage and determination to stand firm in my faith, even when the road ahead seems difficult. Help me to trust in Your goodness and Your plan for my life, and to rely on Your strength to carry me through.

I also pray for Your strength to be present in the lives of all believers around the world. May we be a beacon of hope and encouragement to those around us, shining Your light and sharing Your love with all we meet.

Thank You, God, for Your faithfulness and Your never-ending supply of strength. I trust in You and give You all the praise and honor.

In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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Philippians 4:13 ESV

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

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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.

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Isaiah 40:31 ESV

but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength;
    they shall mount up with wings like eagles;
they shall run and not be weary;
    they shall walk and not faint.

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Joshua 1:9 ESV

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

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Deuteronomy 31:6 ESV

Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”

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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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Prayer for Ukraine

Heavenly Father,

We lift up Ukraine to You today, asking for Your grace and mercy to be poured out on this nation. We pray for the people of Ukraine, that You would give them strength and courage to face the challenges they are facing.

We pray for the leaders of Ukraine, that You would give them discernment and courage to lead with integrity and compassion. We pray for the church in Ukraine, that You would use it to be a light in the darkness and a beacon of hope for the people.

We pray for peace and reconciliation in Ukraine, and for an end to the violence and conflict. We ask that You would bring healing and restoration to those who have been affected by the fighting.

We trust in Your goodness, Your faithfulness, and Your sovereign plan for Ukraine, and we pray that Your love and Your light would shine bright in this nation.

In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

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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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.

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Psalm 91:4 ESV

He will cover you with his pinions,
    and under his wings you will find refuge;
    his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.

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Philippians 4:19 ESV

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

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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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Prayer for Night

Dear God,

As I lay my head down to sleep, I thank You for the blessings of this day and for all that You have given me. I ask that You would watch over me and protect me throughout the night.

Please let Your love and grace surround me as I rest, and bring me peace and restfulness in my sleep. Help me to wake up refreshed and renewed in the morning, ready to serve You and follow Your will for my life.

I pray that You would use my sleep to renew my strength and refresh my spirit. I pray that You would use this time to speak to me through Your Word and through Your Spirit, and to guide me in the path that You have for me.

I pray that You would keep me safe from all harm and danger, and that You would keep my loved ones safe as well. Please watch over us and keep us close to You, through the night and always.

In the name of Your son, Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Psalm 4:8 ESV

In peace I will both lie down and sleep;
    for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.

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Psalm 23:1-6 ESV

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
    He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
    He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
    for his name’s sake.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
    I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
    your rod and your staff,
    they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me
    in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
    my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
    all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
    forever.

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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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Ephesians 3:14-21 ESV

For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith€”that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

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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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Philippians 4:6-7 ESV

do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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