We often want to feel that God is looking after us. Praying is a special way to talk to God. It helps us feel better and safer. Here are some strong and short prayers to ask for God’s help. They cover different parts of our lives. These 7+ Powerful Short Prayers for Protection and Guidance can help keep you and your family safe and at peace.
Daily Prayer for Personal Protection
Prayer for Hiding from Damage
“Dear God, we bow our heads today, asking for your strong protection from bad things we cannot see. Keep us safe, O Lord, with your powerful shield. Let your strength be our safe place. In a world full of bad influences, help us to stay true to your teachings. May those who look for safety in you be happy, singing with joy under your care. You, O Lord, bless good people and cover them with your favor like a shield. (Psalm 5:11-12)
Keep our minds thinking about things that are good and make You happy. Change how we think by Your Spirit, making our thoughts show Your good and perfect will. Help us think about what is true, honest, right, pure, pretty, well-liked, and worth praising. (Philippians 4:8)
Make us strong, God. Give us Your protection to stay safe from the devil. Help us remember that our fight is not with people but with bad spirits. (Ephesians 6:10-12)
You take care of us, God. You watch over us all the time. Keep us safe from harm and protect our hearts. Watch over where we go and come back from today and always. We ask this in Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Protection for Family
“Dear God, we ask You to take care of our family. Keep our kids and grandkids safe from getting hurt or feeling bad. Help them be strong and look to You for help. Protect their minds from bad things and help them know what is right and true. Make them brave and sure that You will make all the wrong things right. Let them feel safe with You, knowing our home here is not forever, but we are safe with You always. Amen.”
Special Short Prayers for Specific Needs
Short Prayer for Children’s Safety
“Lord, we ask You to help our children. We pray they understand that life goes on forever. Teach them to see life the way You do. Help them be brave to talk about Jesus. Make them strong in Your love, a love greater than everything we know here. Let them feel You close all day long. Amen.”
Bedtime Protection Prayer
“Dear God, before we go to sleep, we ask You to keep our minds and hearts safe. Keep us away from worries and bad thoughts. Give us peace that we cannot fully understand to watch over us during the night. Send Your angels to guard us and keep us safe until morning. Give us new strength as we sleep so we are ready for the new day. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Traveling Mercies Prayer
“Dear God, we are starting a trip. We trust You to keep us safe. Keep us away from danger and help us get to where we are going. Stay with us all the time. Make our hearts happy and calm as we travel. Bless the people around us. Let us feel that You are with us every mile we go. Amen.”
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Examples of Personal Prayers
Comfort and Protection Prayer
“Dear God, thank You for Your very big love. Help me see, take, and cherish it, leading to a wonderful life. May I look to You first for comfort and safety, resting in Your kindness. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
Prayer for Divine Help
“Dear God, who is very strong, help us. Keep us safe from anything bad during the day and at night. Save us from lies and being scared. Give us life forever with Jesus. Amen.”
Prayer for Protection Over Home
“Dear God, please keep our home safe and peaceful. Help our house be a happy and loving place. Stop bad things from coming in. Fill our home with love and make sure we all get along. Let our home shine with Your light for everyone to see. Amen.”
These prayers are more than just words; they connect us to God who keeps us safe. By praying often, we trust God and get the strength to deal with each day. We suggest you pray every day, feeling comfort that God is always taking care of you and your family.
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At Sacred Evenings, we are a group of people who love to share the beauty of quiet moments with God. We have stories, devotional, short prayers, and thoughts that help you think about God. We want you to feel the magic of every evening.
Our journey is based on the Bible verse, “Be still, and know that I am God…” (Psalm 46:10). We invite you to stop, breathe, and find God as the day ends. When the sun goes down and it gets quiet, we believe these evenings are a gift. They remind us of God’s love and invite us to be closer to Him.
Join us on this journey of faith and thinking deeply. Whether you need help, comfort, or a quiet moment, you are welcome here. Let’s enjoy these special evenings together, as we get closer to God and each other.