Prayers for protection
Prayers for safety on the road, over a home, and over the people you cannot watch over yourself. Each was written by a Pray.com leader for a daily devotional, on one verse.
From our daily devotionals
Evening Prayer on Psalm 76:13
TD Jakes · Nov 14, 2024
Dear Lord, You are the great warrior who fights for us and protects us against our enemies. Like a mighty army, You guard over me and all I hold dear. I pray that You will cover me with Your shield of protection as I sleep, keeping me safe from all harm and danger.
Read the whole prayerGlobal Prayer on Proverbs 18:10
PRAY.COM · Oct 30, 2020
Dear Lord, You created this world through the power of your spoken word. What a fantastic miracle that is. When I speak your name, the powerful name of Jesus, I create a fortress of protection around me.
Read the whole prayerMorning Prayer on Ephesians 6:11
Dr. Michael Youssef · Oct 4, 2026
Heavenly Father, thank you that you have given me everything I need to be victorious in this life. You have given me your word to declare over my circumstances. Your promises are mine to encourage my soul, your heavenly language empowers your spirit within me, and the whole armour of God protects me from the assaults of the enemy.
Read the whole prayerGlobal Prayer on Genesis 28:11
PRAY.COM · Mar 3, 2022
Lord, it takes a great deal of confidence in your divine protection to sleep out in the wilderness when you’re fleeing for your life. Jacob lay exposed with only a stone for a pillow, but he trusted in you, he didn't worry, and slept in perfect safety.
Read the whole prayerGlobal Prayer on Psalm 121:7-8
PRAY.COM · Jan 3, 2022
Father, Thank you for your eyes are constantly watching over your children. You are there to protect me from evil. I thank you that you never sleep, I may grow weary but you never do.
Read the whole prayerMorning Prayer on Numbers 22:28
Jack Graham · Mar 9, 2026
When I begin to take territory on Your behalf, Lord, I thank You in advance for protecting me against the plots and plans of others to curse my life and to create chaos. However in the midst of Your protection, Lord, protect me from myself when I try to move on my own accord.
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Bible verses about protection
For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways.
The LORD will keep you from all evil. He will keep your soul.
The LORD’s name is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.
For the Chief Musician. By the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or scared of them, for the LORD your God himself is who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you.”
But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one.
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