Prayers for Protection

John 10:29

God of all grace We praise You, for You are the God who guards Your own, and no power in heaven or on earth is greater than Your hand. Jesus said that the Father who gave us to Him is greater than all, and that no one is able to pluck us out of Your hand. S…

Proverbs 3:23

Lord strong and mighty I praise You, for You are my keeper and my shield, and there is no safer place than under Your covering. Your word says in Proverbs 3:23 that I shall walk in my way safely, and that my foot shall not stumble. I stand on that promise now…

Psalm 121:8

Sovereign Lord of all creation I praise You, Lord of hosts, for You never sleep and never fail, and Your care over my life is perfect. Your word says in Psalm 121:8 that You will preserve my going out and my coming in from this time forth, and even for evermo…

Psalm 118:6

God of truth I praise You, Almighty God, for You are strong and faithful, and nothing in my life is too hard for You. Psalm 118 tells me that the Lord is on my side, so I will not fear, for what can man do to me. I hold onto that promise now, because Your lov…

Psalm 46:1

O Lord God You are Jehovah Elohim, mighty and glorious, and I worship You as the God who reigns over everything I face. Psalm 46 says You are my refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble, and I hold on to that truth with all my heart. Your word also…

Numbers 6:24 · Numbers 6:25 · Numbers 6:26

O Gracious God You are Jehovah Elohim, the mighty Creator, and I bow before You with a full heart. Your word gives the blessing spoken over Your people, that the Lord bless me and keep me, that the Lord make His face shine upon me and be gracious to me, and t…

Psalm 91:11

O Lord God of heaven I lift my heart to You in worship, for You alone are my refuge and my defense, and there is no safer place than under Your covering. Your word says in Psalm 91:11 that You give Your angels charge over me, to keep me in all my ways. I stan…

Nahum 1:7

O Lord our God We praise You, for You are good, and Your goodness never fails. You are a strong hold in the day of trouble, and You know those who trust in You. When fear presses in and the future feels uncertain, we run to You and not away from You. Teach…

Deuteronomy 33:27

God of all grace You are the eternal God, unchanging and unshakeable, and in You alone we find a refuge that cannot be moved. Underneath us are Your everlasting arms, bearing up every weary soul. We anchor our faith in Your promise, for it is written that Y…

Psalm 91:11 · Isaiah 54:17

Lord of the everlasting covenant I praise You, for You are my protector and my banner, and Your covering never fails, even when my own strength does. I admit that I feel spiritually weak and far from You. My prayers feel thin, my heart feels dull, and I have …

Ezekiel 34:28

Faithful Father You are good, and Your mercy over the vulnerable reaches to the ends of the earth. We bring before You the millions displaced, the hungry, the unprotected, and those caught in the grip of violence and conflict. Your word declares that they s…

Psalms 118:6

Gracious Father You are holy, faithful, and worthy of all our praise. Your word declares that the Lord is on our side, and because You are with us, we will not fear. We thank You that no force of man, no pressure of circumstance, and no voice of opposition …

Nehemiah 4:20

Father You are worthy of all praise, and we come before You with grateful hearts, trusting in Your faithfulness and power. People in conflict zones are crying out for protection and peace. Families are caught between forces they cannot control, and the vuln…

Zechariah 2:5

Faithful Father You alone are the one who guards and dwells among Your people, and we honor You for it. Your word in Zechariah declares that You will be a wall of fire round about, and the glory in the midst of Your people. Where nations are in turmoil, whe…

Malachi 3:11

Dear God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ You are holy and faithful, the giver of every good thing, and we honor You for Your care over all that You place in our hands. You promise to rebuke the devourer for Your people, to keep the fruit of the ground fr…

Psalms 91:11

Lord, whose name is holy You are holy, merciful, and worthy of all trust, and great is thy faithfulness in every generation. Scripture says You give Your angels charge over us, to keep us in all our ways. Guard us as we walk through places of pressure, unce…

Ephesians 6:16

Heavenly Father You have told us to take up the shield of faith, and by it to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. Strengthen our faith so we do not agree with fear, lies, or condemnation. When darts of temptation strike, when anxious thoughts crowd th…

Psalms 91:4

Divine Creator Your Word says You cover Your people, and under Your wings we trust, and Your truth is our shield and buckler. Many feel exposed, threatened, and worn by alarms, violence, and uncertain news. Cover the believer who walks through unsafe street…

Psalms 46:1

O Lord, who hears and answers prayers Your Word declares that You are our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. When fear rises and the ground feels unstable, draw Your people into Your shelter. Strengthen believers who wake to bad news, thos…

Psalms 91:2

O Lord our God It is written that we may say of You, You are our refuge and our fortress, and in You we trust. Many of Your people feel exposed, pressured, and afraid, facing uncertain work, tense homes, or nights filled with worry. Teach us to speak faith,…

Psalms 91:1

Dear Lord Your Word says that the one who dwells in Your secret place abides under Your shadow. Teach us to come close and remain with You when fear rises and when the day feels heavy. For believers who feel exposed, those working in unsafe places, and thos…

Nahum 1:7

Dear Lord Your Word declares that You are good, a strong hold in the day of trouble, and You know them that trust in You. Many believers feel worn down by pressure, threatened by fear, and tired from caring for others with little strength left. Draw their h…

Proverbs 3:26

Abba, Father, we come today with heaviness and hope, asking You to be our confidence in every step we take this year. When fear rises about the future, calm our hearts and steady our minds with Your steady presence. Be with the parent juggling bills and duti…

Genesis 28:15

Our Father, we come with grateful hearts, sensing Your presence in the quiet moments of this year’s end. When fear spurs doubts about tomorrow, remind us that You are with us in every place we go—at work, at home, in moments of loneliness, and in our courage…