Prayer for Psalm 91

Heavenly Father,

I come to You today asking for Your protection and guidance. I turn to Psalm 91 and the words of comfort and assurance that it brings. You are my refuge, my fortress, and my God whom I trust.

I pray that You will cover me with Your feathers and under Your wings I will find refuge. I trust in Your faithfulness to protect me from all harm and danger. I know that You will command Your angels to guard me in all my ways.

I pray that You will set me on high, above the trouble and danger that surrounds me. I will be safe in the shelter of Your tabernacle, and I will trust in the covert of Your wings. Your faithfulness will be my shield and my rampart.

I pray that You will deliver me from the sword, and from the power of the wicked. You will rescue me from the hand of the unrighteous, and from the mouth of the lion. You will set me high, above the reach of my enemies, and I will be safe in Your presence.

I thank You, God, for Your faithfulness and Your protection. I trust in Your love and Your care for me, and I rest secure in Your shelter. I pray that You will continue to guide and protect me, and that I may honor You in all that I do.

In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

James 5:16 ESV

Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.

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Philippians 4:6 ESV

do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

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Psalm 50:15 ESV

and call upon me in the day of trouble;
    I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me.”

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Psalm 91:1 ESV

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
    will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.

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A Prayer for Friendship

Dear God,

I thank You for the gift of friendship and the joy it brings to my life. I pray for the strength and wisdom to be a good friend to those around me, and to show Your love and grace to them in all that I do.

I pray for my friends who are going through difficult times, that You would give them comfort and hope in the midst of their struggles.

I pray that our friendships would be a source of support and encouragement, and that we would lift each other up in prayer and encourage each other to draw closer to You.

I pray that our friendships would be a reflection of Your love and that they would point others to You. May our friendships be a light in a world that is often dark, and may we be a blessing to those around us.

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

Suggested Bible Readings

Psalm 30:2 ESV

O Lord my God, I cried to you for help,
    and you have healed me.

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Jeremiah 17:14 ESV

Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed;
    save me, and I shall be saved,
    for you are my praise.

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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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Prayer for Peacefulness

Dear God,

I come to You today seeking peace and tranquility in my heart and mind. I know that in this world, there will be times of unrest and turmoil, but I trust in Your promise that You will never leave me or forsake me. Help me to find rest in You, and to trust in Your plan for my life.

I pray that You would fill me with Your spirit of peace, and that Your peace would guard my heart and mind. Help me to let go of any anxiety or worry that may be weighing me down, and to trust in Your unfailing love and care for me.

I pray for peace in my relationships, and for harmony and unity among those around me. I pray for Your protection and guidance for myself and for those I love.

Thank You for Your faithfulness, and for the gift of peace that You offer to us through Your son, Jesus.

In his name 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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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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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 4:6-7 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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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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