Prayers for Protection From Physical, Spiritual and Emotional Harm
The world is fast becoming an unsafe place to live, and a lot of people live their lives in fear. Nowadays, it seems like the devil is more active than ever. He’s busy inspiring conflicts in nations, wreaking havoc in families, and afflicting each individual. That is why, as Christians, we must constantly say a prayer for strength and protection, trusting in God’s power and control over all life’s circumstances.
We have a God who is more powerful than the devil and all the evil in the world. Prayerfully, we can trust God’s divine power to protect us from all dangers and preserve us in peace (Isaiah 26:3).
There is no surer place to go for shelter and protection in days of trouble than to the Lord. God has promised to answer you every time you call. He has pledged His Word to be with you in trouble and deliver you from all evil (Psalm 91:15, Jeremiah 33:3).
You can stand your ground in faith against the devil and his plots by saying a prayer of strength and protection.
Depending on your needs, here are some prayers for strength and protection you can utter in faith for yourself, your loved ones, and your community:
Prayers for Protection From Physical Harm
A Prayer for Protection From Danger
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we won’t be afraid, though the earth changes, though the mountains are shaken into the heart of the seas. (Psalm 46:1-2)
Dear Father, my ever-present help in times of trouble. I come before You today to ask for protection from danger. Guide me in all my ways.
I ask that You keep and preserve me by Your mercies from every form of trouble. In the face of trouble, please make a way of escape for me.
Let all my journeys be safe. Rescue me from the crafty plots of the wicked by Your might.
Set me free from fear and protect me from all kinds of evil. Let no harm come upon me and my household.
I stand on Your word and declare that I will not die but live to declare the praise of Your name.
I appreciate You, Father, for your faithfulness. Thank You because I will live in Your supernatural protection for the rest of my life.
In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.
A Prayer for Strength
Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness. (Isaiah 41:10)
Heavenly Father, I humbly seek Your divine strength this day. I confess my weakness to You. I have come to realize that my strength cannot sustain me in life’s troubles.
Lord, I ask that You strengthen me by Your divine might. According to Your Word, please uphold me with Your righteous right hand. Keep me from falling.
Sustain me by Your power. Help me put on Your whole armor so I can withstand the devil’s schemes.
Strengthen me with might by Your Spirit in the inner man. Whenever I’m weak, I pray that You renew my strength with Your power.
As I take time to fellowship with You in prayers, swallow up my weaknesses with Your strength. Fortify me by Your Spirit and grace so I can be immovable and steadfast, always abounding in Your work.
Fill me with power from above. Teach me to trust in Your strength at all times. Inspire my heart to cling to Your promise to help and uphold me.
I thank You because, by Your help, I will not be dismayed. Henceforth, I will rise and soar on Your strength.
I bless Your name because You will do exceedingly, abundantly, and above all that I have asked for.
In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.
Prayers for Protection From Spiritual Harm
A Prayer for God’s Protection From Attacks of the Enemy
Because you have made Yahweh your refuge, and the Most High your dwelling place, no evil shall happen to you, neither shall any plague come near your dwelling. For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways. (Psalm 91:9-11)
Almighty God, I appreciate You for the opportunity to say a prayer of protection for myself and all You have given me.
I humbly ask for Your supernatural protection from the enemy’s attack. I am not ignorant of the devil’s devices and schemes. So, I ask that You will be my shield and protector.
Deliver me from every arrow of the enemy, seen and unseen. Bring the evil plans of my enemies to nothing.
Keep harm, disaster, and danger away from me. Cause every weapon the enemy fashions against me to fail. Let your protective power overshadow me.
Give charge to Your angels to watch over me and all I have. Let them guard me in all my ways. Keep and preserve my lot from spiritual harm by Your manifold mercies.
Thank you, Father, because spiritual protection is mine.
In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.
A Prayer of Trust in God’s power
Blessed is the man who trusts in Yahweh, and whose confidence is in Yahweh. For he will be as a tree planted by the waters, who spreads out its roots by the river, and will not fear when heat comes, but its leaf will be green, and will not be concerned in the year of drought. It won’t cease from yielding fruit. (Jeremiah 17:7-8)
Father God, my faith, hope, and trust are in You.
I trust in Your unfailing ability to keep, protect, and prosper me. I refuse to depend on my abilities or the help of any man. I trust in You with all my heart.
Help me, Lord, to keep holding onto You when the going gets tough. Help me trust You even more when storms arise. Encourage my heart to believe in Your power and find solace in Your unfailing Word.
Empower me to keep my faith in You in good and bad times. Strengthen my trust in your faithfulness when pressures arise on all sides.
Teach me to put all my hopes and confidence in Your divine power. Help me to cast my anxieties upon You with full assurance that You care for me.
I humbly ask that you will prosper the works of my hands. In Jesus’ name, I declare that everything I put my hands to will bear much fruit.
Cause me to have more than enough all the time. By Your power, let everything I touch prosper.
I appreciate You, Father, because You will help me to trust You as I should.
In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.
Prayer for Protection From Emotional Harm
A Prayer for Emotional Protection and Healing
The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but Yahweh delivers him out of them all. He protects all of his bones. Not one of them is broken. (Psalm 34:17-20)
Dear Father and Friend,
I come to You today seeking emotional protection and healing. I confess that my heart is heavy and broken. I am crushed in spirit, and this pain is beginning to overwhelm me.
Please deliver me by Your tender mercies. Send me help and relief, Lord Jesus.
Help me to embrace Your outstretched hands of love and favor. Heavenly Father, please pour Your ointment of healing upon my wounded heart.
I want to enjoy mercy and ease again. So, help me to forgive all that have caused me pain sincerely.
Heal my heart totally until my pains are completely forgotten. Teach me to rejoice in You always and remove sorrow from my household. Give me the oil of joy in place of mourning. Take away the spirit of despair and clothe me with the garment of praise.
I entrust my whole being into Your hands, knowing that You are able to preserve me. By Your Spirit, give me a sound mind.
Thank you, dear Father, for emotional protection and healing are mine. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.
Prayer for Protection and Guidance During Challenging Times
You are my hiding place. You will preserve me from trouble. You will surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah. I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. I will counsel you with my eye on you. (Psalms 32:7-8)
Faithful Father,
I humbly ask for Your direction and guidance so I can make the right decisions always. Guide and order my steps by Your Spirit as I go through life.
Grant me the wisdom to navigate difficult situations. Help me to know what is best to do. I ask, Lord, that you lead me in the path of righteousness.
Be my shield and refuge. Give me the grace to persevere and trust You in challenging situations.
Bless me with the wisdom and power I need to do Your will. Help me to recognize Your voice when You’re speaking to me.
Teach me how to trust in Your faithfulness and cling to Your promises. Help me to believe and live by Your Word.
Thank You, Jesus, for being strong and unfailing support. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.
Prayers for Protection for Loved Ones
Prayers for Divine Protection for Family and Friends
Yahweh will keep your going out and your coming in, from this time forward, and forever more. (Psalms 121:8)
Gracious Father, I come with a thankful heart for the opportunity to lift my friends, family, and acquaintances to You in prayer.
You promised to watch over our coming and going now and forever. Knowing that You are faithful to Your promises, I humbly pray that Your divine protection will be upon my family and friends.
Keep them safe from all evils. Preserve them in their day-to-day activities. Let Your angels watch over and protect them wherever they go.
Grant them the ability to trust in Your power for constant protection, and let them find rest in Your shadow.
Please, Father, protect their hearts from harmful thoughts and help them to discern the truth. Grant them physical protection from harm, healing for emotional hurts, and deliverance from spiritual attacks.
Guard their body, spirit, and mind from all harm of the evil one. According to Your Word, evil will not come near them, and harm will be far from their dwelling.
Thank You because you will do these and even more.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Prayers for Peace and Safety for Loved Ones
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. (Psalm 23:4)
Prince of Peace,
I bow humbly before You with a heart full of love and concern for my loved ones. I pray that You will bless them with peace beyond human reasoning. Calm their storms and comfort them. Heal their broken hearts.
Cover them with Your mighty hand and preserve them in soundness by Your might. Keep their body, soul, and spirit in the shadow of Your wings.
I pray, Lord, that You will send them comfort and peace. Guard their hearts and minds against fear, anxiety, and doubt.
Bless them with a sound mind and courage to hold on to You through every life challenge. Teach them to cast their cares upon You.
Calm all their storms and keep them in perfect peace. Fill their hearts with joy and hope. Comfort them in all their troubles. Let them find strength and peace in Your Word.
Thank you because you are the Lord of all comfort, and no one cares for us like You do. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Prayers for the Protection of the Community and World
A Prayer for the Protection, Safety, and Blessings of Our Nation
Blessed is the nation whose God is Yahweh, the people whom he has chosen for his own inheritance. (Psalm 33:12)
Lord Jesus,
We ask that you come and control the affairs of our nation. Bless us with peace from above. Keep our communities safe and free from all harm and danger. Shield us from crises and attacks from our enemies by Your divine power. Grant us good health as you heal us of our diseases.
Inspire us to esteem righteousness and hate iniquity. Teach our citizens to live in peace and harmony with one another. Help them to work together in love for our nation’s growth and development.
We also ask that You protect our leaders. Cover them with Your arms of protection. Keep them safe so they can continue to look out for the people they govern.
Thank you because you will do it.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
A Prayer of Safety and Guidance for Government Leaders
I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks be made for all men: for kings and all who are in high places, that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior. (I Timothy 2:1-3)
Heavenly Father, we commit all government leaders and political officeholders to Your care. We ask that You guide them from all evils and protect them from dangers.
Please give them godly wisdom to make wise decisions that will advance our nation. Help them to exemplify good character to everyone. We ask that you impart your fear in their heart so they will lead a sacrificial life for the greater good of everyone.
Help them to uphold justice in their activities. Grant our leaders divine wisdom on how to act in every situation.
Bless them with robust health so they can serve the nation in soundness of mind. Show them Your salvation and make their reign peaceful.
Thank you, Father, for the grace to pray for our leaders and seek Your face on their behalf. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Make God’s Protection Prayer a Regular Part of Your Day
Prayer is a powerful weapon we can use in warfare against the devil and adverse circumstances. Sadly, not many believers utilize it the way God desires. Start today and learn to pray a regular spiritual protection prayer for yourself and others.
Prayer enables us to engage God’s power in our lives. When offered in faith, we can experience God’s goodness and deliverance. It can stop evil in their tracks and avert dangers.
By praying a protection prayer, you can receive God’s peace, healing, and other things that come with His fatherly care. Spiritual, emotional, and physical protection are yours in Christ. Take a bold step of faith and say a powerful protection prayer today.
