We all know that life can feel heavy or a little scary sometimes. We worry about our friends, our family, and even ourselves we want everyone to be safe, not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually, too. When those worries start to weigh us down, turning to a Prayer For Protection can bring us peace and ease our hearts. The Bible promises us that God is always faithful and will keep us safe (2 Thessalonians 3:3).
A Prayer of Protection is much more than just words it’s a way we connect with God and share our worries with Him. It helps us find peace and feel sheltered and cared for, especially when things get tough or overwhelming. Taking a moment to say a Prayer For Protection is a powerful reminder that God is always there with us, looking after us and keeping us safe.
Below, you’ll find some simple prayers you can use or make your own whether you want to say a short daily Prayer For Protection, a prayer for your children’s safety, or a prayer for peace at night. As you go through your day, remember that God is always by your side, guiding you, protecting you, and loving you. May these prayers bring you strength, comfort, and hope, trusting that you are safely in His care.
Powerful Prayer for Protection
Father, I come to You today, turning to You for Your protection. Lord, we’re faced with so many things every day from what we see on TV, online, in books, or in the news that can make us vulnerable to temptation or lead us down the wrong path. Please surround us with Your loving protection. Keep us safe, and help us feel sheltered by Your strong care. Let everyone who finds refuge in You be filled with happiness and peace, and may we celebrate Your kindness and faithfulness. Because You bless us and surround us with Your favor, just like a strong shield. (Psalm 5:11–12)
Lord, I also ask that You protect our minds. Our way of thinking can make a big difference when we focus on earthly things, it brings death, but when we focus on Your Spirit, it brings life and peace. (Romans 8:6) Help us to keep our minds turned toward You. Let us not follow the way the world thinks, but instead be transformed by changing the way we think, so we can know Your will what’s good, pleasing, and perfect. (Romans 12:2) Help us by Your Spirit to think about whatever is true, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is worth honoring, whatever is right, whatever is good, and whatever brings You praise. (Philippians 4:8)
Lord, You are our protector — the One who’s always by our side, keeping us safe. Please protect us from anything that could harm us, and watch over us, deep down in our hearts. Guide us as we come and go, wherever we are, today and always. We trust that You’re with us every step of the way. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Prayer for deliverance from suffering and protection, under God’s protection
We thank You, Lord, for blessing us and letting us rest safely under Your wings, close to You — sheltered by Your power and Your great love. We want to say that You are our refuge — a safe place we can run to when we’re afraid or in danger. You’re our strong wall of protection, our defender, and we know we can trust You completely.
We aren’t trusting in our own ability, knowledge, or strength — we’re trusting in You to keep us safe from danger, temptation, sickness, or harm. We thank You for delivering us from all the tricks, traps, and attacks that the devil sets up to harm us.
Your Word is our strong shield and protection. Because we rest safely with You, we’re not afraid of danger, sickness, or attacks — whether by day or by night — or by people influenced by the devil. We’re not worried or afraid of disasters, disease, death, or the destruction of the good things You’ve blessed us with.
While many may suffer or fall due to attacks or hardships, we know that none of these will come near us. We may see the struggles of others, but we ourselves will be kept safe.
Because we have made You our refuge — our home and resting place — no harm will come upon us, and sickness or disease will not reach us or our families. We thank You for sending Your angels to watch over us, protect us, and keep us from danger. We know we have power and authority in Christ over every attack and every force of darkness — we can walk boldly, safely, and unhindered by fear.
Because we love You, serve You, reverence You, and put You first, You will rescue us, protect us, and bring us safely through every trouble. Whenever we call upon You, You are there to answer us. You will honor us, bless us with a long, healthy, safe, and rich life, and we will see Your wonderful care for us.
We pray all this in the Name of our Lord Jesus. Amen.
Daily prayer to keep yourself safe
As I start this new day, I want to be close to You and under Your loving care. Please surround me with Your protection and let Your kindness be a kind of armor, keeping me safe. Guide me in the right direction and help me make choices that honor You.
Keep me safe from danger I may not see, and protect my mind from negativity or worries. As I meet people today, help me share Your love and peace with them, reflecting Your kindness in everything I do.
I trust my family to Your care as well, Lord, believing that You’re always watching over them — just like a shepherd protects his sheep — keeping us away from harm and danger. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Praying for the protection of your children
Lord, I pray that my kids (and grandkids) will see life from Your point of view — not just what’s in front of them, but what’s eternal and really matters. Help them grow up with kindness, compassion, and a heart that’s eager to share Your good news wherever they go.
I ask that they focus on the things that truly matter and not just what’s going on here and now. Help them feel deeply anchored in Your love and realize just how much You care for them — more than we can even put into words. Fill them up with Your peace, Your guidance, and Your presence, from the moment they wake up until they rest their heads at night.
A Prayer for Protection from Evil
Heavenly Father, guide me and show me how I can love the people around me, just as You do. Help me to be brave and willing to reach out and care for others — even when it’s a little scary — trusting that You’re there to keep me safe and protect me from harm. I want to make a difference in this world for Your glory. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Daily Prayer for Comfort and Protection
Dear God, thank You for loving me so much and for always choosing kindness and goodness for my life. Help me to see and appreciate Your love, and to let it sink deep into my heart. Your plans for me are so much greater than I can even imagine. Please help me to trust You more — not to look for peace or protection from other things — but to rest safely in Your care. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Every For Nighttime Protection
Dear Lord, as I get ready to rest, wrap me in Your loving care. Keep me safe from worries and from anything that might disturb my peace or bring me harm. Calm my mind, ease my worries, and let me rest quietly, trusting in Your ability to watch over me.
Send Your holy angels to stand guard through the night — not just over me, but over all those I care about — keeping us safe while we sleep. Let Your peace ease our hearts, and fill our dreams with happiness and hope. I let go of all my worries, trusting that You’re in control, and I know that when I wake up in the morning, I’ll be rested and ready for whatever You have for me. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.
Daily prayers for yourself
Holy Spirit, please guide me today.
Open my eyes to see the way You want me to go. Help me make choices that are right and keep me away from danger or temptation. Keep my heart pure and strong, and help me follow Your path.
Jesus, thank You for defeating death and promising us eternal life.
When I face struggles or danger today, help me remember that death doesn’t win — You do. Fill me with courage, peace, and a deep understanding that I’m safely in Your hands because You gave everything for me. Be with me today and always. Amen.
Heavenly Father, I come to You today asking for Your protection — for me, for my family, and for everyone I care about.
Keep us safe while we’re awake, and watch over us while we sleep. Help me to be brave and not afraid of whatever might come my way, trusting that You’re there with me. Strengthen me to follow Your way and to show Your love to everyone I meet, even when it’s difficult or misunderstood. In Your name I pray. Amen.
Lord, You are my refuge — the place I feel safest.
I trust You to protect me today and keep me from harm. Let Your angels watch over me and rescue me if danger comes close. I hold on to You, especially in difficult or painful moments, trusting that You’re there with me every step of the way. With a thankful heart, I pray. Amen.
“St. Patrick’s Breastplate”—Protective Prayer Every Day
This is a prayer that Celtic monks used to start their day, asking for God’s protection, guidance, and peace. The last two stanzas are especially powerful and comforting:
- Christ is with me — He’s all around me.
- Christ is within me — in my heart.
- Christ is behind me — to watch my back.
- Christ is in front of me — to guide me forward.
- Christ stands beside me — to support me and keep me strong.
- Christ brings me comfort when I’m hurting or worried.
- Christ is underneath me — to hold me up.
- Christ is above me — to protect me.
- Christ is in the silence and in danger.
- Christ is in the hearts of the people who care about me —
- and even in the words of friends and strangers.
- I choose to trust in God’s name —
- the strong name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit —
- the Three in One and the One in Three —
- the Lord of all creation.
- He’s the eternal God —
- the Spirit, the Word, and our Savior.
- Praise Him, for our rescue and safety come from Him.
Priestly Blessing
The LORD said to Moses, “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them: “’The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.”‘ “So they will put my name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.”
- The Lord bless you…
The word “bless” means to “provide favor or benefit.” Father, we pray that for our children. You are the Eternal God. Please place Your great kindness and advantage on those we love. May they be approved and favored by You. - and keep you…
The Hebrew word “keep” means to “watch, guard, defend.” This is a prayer for protection. Father, my children are not perfect. They are going to make mistakes. But please watch over them and guard them again mistakes of youth that are unalterable. Please defend them against temptation. Protect them against Satan who desires to devour them. - the LORD make his face shine upon you…
This is a request for God’s presence. Father, as a parent I know that I can’t be with my children all the time, but You can. Just like they feel the warmth of the sun shining on them, please allow them to experience Your presence. Thank You for being with them wherever they go. - and be gracious to you…
Grace is God’s undeserved favor. He gives us what we don’t deserve. Father, thank You for Your gift of grace. I pray that gift to be poured out on my children. Following that great gift of salvation, please show them your kindness and love in all the endeavors of their lives. - the Lord turn his face toward you…
Here is a request for God’s fellowship. Father, thank You, that because of their trust in Jesus, the Holy Spirit lives in my children. Please walk with them in a powerful way. Enable them to submit to the Spirit’s control day by day and moment by moment. - and give you peace.
The Hebrew word for peace used here is “shalom.” It means “completeness, wholeness, and contentment.” Lord, please calm my children’s fears; soothe their anxious souls. Keep them complete and whole in their thinking, emotions, desires, and actions. - So they will put my name on _ (the name of your child/children).
This is a request of identification. Lord, please place Your holy mark on my children. Set them apart to be used by You. I love them but You love them more. You love them with an everlasting love. May they represent You well on their earthly journey. And when their journey is completed, welcome them home to live forever with You.
To thank God Truth
“Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for loving me and for always showing me Your truth. Help me keep my eyes on You, especially when I feel left out or rejected by others. Remind me that You can use every situation for something good and for Your glory. Help me trust You more instead of depending on myself. Thank You for always protecting me, providing for me, and being there with me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Prayer for the right path and protection
“Lord, You save us, and You redeem us — please keep us safe and guide us. Help us follow Your way instead of falling into the traps that we can’t see. Keep our hearts looking toward You as we move forward in faith. Lead us toward Your peace and Your plans for us, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”
Prayer to avoid the wrong path
“God, You care for us and watch over us. Please keep us away from the things that can harm us or lead us down the wrong path, and help us to live in a way that brings happiness to You — and peace to us. Keep us safely under Your loving care, just like a sheltered spot from a storm. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Prayer for traveling
“Dear God, as we travel today, we put ourselves in Your hands. Please guide us safely, keep us from danger, and make sure we reach our destination without harm. Bless everyone traveling with me, and keep us encouraged, strong, and at peace. Guide us every step of the way, and help us appreciate the things we see and experience on our journey. We trust You to be with us from start to finish. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Prayer to avoid chaos
“O God, You care about us and want us to make the right choices. Please protect us when we’re faced with temptation, and help us to do what’s right and follow Your way instead. Fill us with Your kindness, patience, and understanding, and give us the strength we need to avoid falling into temptation. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.”
Self-protection in the presence of God
“Father, I want to be close to You and sheltered by Your care. When life gets tough and I feel unsure or worried, help me remember that You’re right there with me — I’m never truly alone. I need You every step of the way, and I can’t face tomorrow without Your presence. So today I choose to trust in You and rest safely under Your protection. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Thank God for always making a way
“Lord, I’m so thankful that You are my Shepherd — that You lead me and care for me, even when I’m in difficult or dark places. Thank You for always making a way forward for me. Please forgive me when I complain or doubt Your plans, and help me to trust You more. I give my life to You because You know what’s best for me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Praying to God for protection and help
“Lord, You are our helper — strong and kind — and You care about all of us, no matter who we are. Please help and protect us, Your children, who are made Yours by the price that Jesus paid for us.
You are our safe place — nobody can take us away from You. There’s no God like You. We trust in You completely.
Make us pure and strong by Your truth — Your Word is the truth. Keep us and all Your people safe from harm, danger, and deception. Protect us from the attacks we can see and the ones we can’t — from danger in the day and trouble in the dark — and bring us safely home to eternal life with Your Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus.
Thank You for always looking after us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Praying to God for guidance
Lord, please hear our prayers.
We ask You to keep us safe and guide us as we serve You.
No matter what we go through or what might come up along the way,
protect us with Your strong care,
and help us to trust that You’re always there to watch over us.
We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Praying for ease and protection for yourself
Lord, please listen to us today.
Fill our hearts with Your kindness and grace,
so we can love You honestly and completely.
Keep us safe under Your loving care,
and help us to follow Your way in everything we do,
until we’re home with You.
We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Prayer for strength
Lord God, our loving Father,
You know we’re weak, and we face many struggles.
Sometimes we’re not strong enough to do what’s right or stay on the path.
Please give us Your strength and protection,
so we can get through difficult situations and avoid temptation.
We trust in Your care — through Your Son, Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Beautiful prayer for friends
“Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the friends You’ve placed in my life — they’re really a blessing. Please keep our friendships strong and protect them from things that could cause us to grow distant or mad at each other. Help us to be kind, understanding, patient, and forgiving, and to treat each other with love and respect. Let our conversations be helpful and full of kindness.
Lord, please bless these friendships. Guide us to support and lift each other up, and to be a light in each other’s lives. Help us appreciate and care for the friends You’ve given us, and let these friendships bring us happiness, peace, and unity. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Praying to be safe under your supervision
Lord, You are our Good Shepherd —
always looking after us and keeping us safe.
Bring us close under Your care,
and protect us with Your strong, loving presence.
Keep us safe from harm,
from anything that might hurt us or lead us away from You —
from danger, from temptation, and from the struggles we face.
I trust that You hold my soul safely in Your hands,
and that You’re in control, no matter what happens.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Prayer for happiness and health
“Dear Lord, I find happiness and safety when I’m close to You. Thank You for always looking out for me and guiding me in the right direction. Please help me know what to do with ——— I trust that You’re there for me, no matter what. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Prayer for peace and safety at home
“Lord, today I’m asking for Your protection over my home and everyone in it. Please keep us safe from harm and danger, and make our home a place filled with peace, kindness, and happiness. Let Your angels watch over us and keep away anything that might cause trouble or stress. Fill each room with Your love, and help us care for each other in a way that brings us together. May our home be a reflection of Your light and kindness to everyone we meet. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.”
Prayer for the intention of driving
Driving a car is a big blessing — it helps us get where we need to go — but we know it can be dangerous, especially when we’re on the highway, in heavy rain, or when we’re really tired after a long trip.
Some people like to say a short prayer before they start their drive, asking God to keep them safe and to watch over everyone else on the road, too. Here’s a simple prayer you can use:
God, please keep me safe as I drive today.
Watch over me and all the other drivers I’m sharing the road with.
Help me to pay attention, be careful, and make the right choices, especially when I come across difficult or dangerous situations.
Thank You for always protecting us — just as You kept Abraham, Sarah, Mary, and Joseph safe on their journeys.
I trust You to do the same for me today.
In Your name, Amen.
Bible Verses About Protection and Safety
“But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.” — 2 Thessalonians 3:3
This means God is someone you can count on. He’s there to make you strong and keep you safe from whatever might harm you.
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” — Psalm 46:1
This is a reminder that God is a safe place we can go when things get tough, and He’s always there to help us, no matter what we’re going through.
“My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one.” — John 17:15
Jesus is praying for us here — asking God to keep us safe from danger, temptation, and harm, while we’re still living our lives in the world.
“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” — Matthew 6:13
This is a way of asking God to guide us away from things that can harm us or lead us down the wrong path, and instead keep us safely under His care.
“Because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead, nor will you let your faithful one see decay. You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” — Psalm 16:10-11
This means God will be there for us even after we die — He won’t forget us or leave us. He guides us toward a rich and purposeful life, and promises eternal happiness with Him.