Heavenly Father,
We come to You today seeking Your protection and guidance. We trust in Your power to keep us safe from harm and to watch over us as we go about our daily lives.
We ask that You would be a shield around us, and that Your Word, which is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path, would guide us through the dangers of this world.
We also pray that You would grant us wisdom and discernment to recognize and avoid any threats to our safety. We ask that You would give us the strength and courage to stand firm in the face of adversity, and that You would grant us peace and comfort in times of trouble.
We give You all praise and honor, for You are our refuge and strength. We trust in Your faithfulness and Your love.
In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.”
Suggested Bible Readings
Psalm 91:1-2 ESV
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust.”
Psalm 121:5 ESV
The Lord is your keeper;
the Lord is your shade on your right hand.
Psalm 32:7 ESV
You are a hiding place for me;
you preserve me from trouble;
you surround me with shouts of deliverance. Selah
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.
Psalm 23:4 ESV
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.
Isaiah 26:3 ESV
You keep him in perfect peace
whose mind is stayed on you,
because he trusts in you.
Proverbs 18:10 ESV
The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
the righteous man runs into it and is safe.
Psalm 46:1 ESV
God is our refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble.
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