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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Prayer for Sleep

Heavenly Father,

We come to You tonight in humility and faith. We ask that You would protect us as we rest, and guard our minds and hearts from all evil. We confess that we are vulnerable and in need of Your constant care and protection. We ask that You would send Your holy angels to watch over us as we sleep, and that You would surround us with Your love and grace.

We thank You for the gift of sleep and the refreshing rest it brings. We pray that You would help us to use this time to rest and renew our bodies, minds, and spirits, so that we may be refreshed and ready to serve You more fully in the days to come.

We pray for Your protection over our loved ones and all those who are dear to us. We ask that You would watch over them and keep them safe through the night. We pray that You would give them sweet and peaceful dreams, and that they would wake in the morning feeling refreshed and renewed.

We ask all of this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. 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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Proverbs 3:24 ESV

If you lie down, you will not be afraid;
    when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

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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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1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

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Prayer to Protect Family

Almighty God,

We humbly come before Your throne of grace to ask for Your protection over our family. We trust in Your love and faithfulness and know that You are our stronghold in times of trouble.

We ask that You would surround our home with Your hedge of protection, keeping us safe from all harm and danger. We pray for Your angels to be stationed around us, to guard and guide us in all of our ways.

We also ask that You would grant us wisdom and discernment to recognize and resist any attacks from the enemy. We submit ourselves to Your authority and trust in Your goodness and grace.

We pray that You would bless our family with health, joy, and peace. We give You thanks for all that You have already done, and trust in Your faithfulness to continue to watch over us.

In the name of Jesus Christ we pray, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Hebrews 13:5 ESV

Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

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James 4:7-8 ESV

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

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1 Peter 5:8-9 ESV

Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world.

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2 Thessalonians 3:3 ESV

But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.

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Prayer Against Enemies

Almighty God,

I come to You in humility and faith, seeking Your protection and guidance in the face of my enemies. I trust in Your power and love, and know that You are able to defeat any enemy that rises against me.

I ask that You would give me wisdom and discernment to recognize the schemes and plans of those who seek to harm me. I pray that You would reveal to me any hidden motives and give me the strength to resist them.

I ask that You would surround me with Your holy angels and protect me from all harm and danger. I pray that You would bind the power of any curse or evil spoken against me, and that You would silence the tongues of those who speak falsely against me.

I also ask that You would turn the hearts of my enemies towards Your love and grace. Lord, I know that You are a God of mercy and compassion, and I pray that You would work in the lives of those who seek to harm me, bringing them to repentance and salvation through Jesus Christ.

I ask all of this in the name of Jesus, my Lord and Savior. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Psalm 91:11-12 ESV

For he will command his angels concerning you
    to guard you in all your ways.
On their hands they will bear you up,
    lest you strike your foot against a stone.

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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.”

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Ephesians 6:12 ESV

For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.

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James 4:7 ESV

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

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2 Corinthians 10:4 ESV

For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.

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Romans 12:19 ESV

Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”

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1 Peter 5:8 ESV

Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

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John 16:33 ESV

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

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The Prayer of Protection

Almighty God,

I come before You with a humble and contrite heart, seeking Your protection and guidance. You are the stronghold of my life, my refuge, and my deliverer, and I trust in Your faithfulness and Your promise to never leave or forsake me.

I submit myself to Your will, and I ask that You surround me with Your holy angels to keep me safe from harm and danger. I pray for Your shield of protection to be over my mind, body, and spirit, and for Your peace to guard my heart and my thoughts. I ask that You protect my loved ones and keep them safe in Your loving care.

I pray that Your Word would be a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path, and that Your Spirit would guide me in all truth and righteousness. I trust in Your promises that no weapon formed against me shall prosper and that You will cause all things to work together for my good.

I pray for Your strength to sustain me in times of trial and temptation, and for Your grace to empower me to resist the enemy. I ask that You give me wisdom and discernment to recognize and reject the schemes of the devil.

I thank You for Your loving kindness and faithfulness, and I give You all the praise, honor, and glory, now and forever. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Psalm 91:11-12 ESV

For he will command his angels concerning you
    to guard you in all your ways.
On their hands they will bear you up,
    lest you strike your foot against a stone.

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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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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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Prayer of Family Protection

Heavenly Father,

I come to You today with a grateful heart and a humble spirit. I ask for Your protection over my family. I trust in Your love and faithfulness to keep us safe from harm and danger. Lord, please surround us with Your angels and guide us in Your wisdom and truth.

I pray for Your blessings on my home and relationships, so that I may love and serve others as You have called me to do. I ask for Your guidance in raising my children, that they may grow in Your grace and knowledge. Lord, I trust in Your plan for my life and know that all things work together for good for those who love You.

I pray for my community and nation, that Your peace and righteousness would reign. Lord, I ask for Your protection over my loved ones, both near and far, and for Your provision for all of my needs. I give You all the praise and honor, for You are worthy of all glory and adoration.

In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Psalm 91:11 ESV

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

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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.

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Ephesians 6:4 ESV

Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

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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 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.”

Read full chapter