5 Powerful Prayers For Protection

The truth is that there is evil and darkness in this world. If you watch the news for any length of time you'll find yourself filling up with stress and fear. It's far too easy to get caught up with the cares of this world and forget about the One we serve.

Jesus said to be of good cheer because He has overcome all the tribulation that we will ever see. He is victorious over the enemy!

God promises protection to us through Christ. We need not ever fear. When life seems to want to drown you in despair, use these 5 power protection prayers to stir up your trust in the Lord who will always be with you, no matter what you face.

1. Prayer For Your Protection

Father, I am so thankful that You are my refuge and my strength. I can dwell in Your presence in comfort knowing that the enemy cannot touch me.

I come before You today and ask You for protection. It seems like the enemy is coming at me on all sides and in every angle he can.

In Jesus Name I plead the blood over myself and thank You for protection through Christ. Just as the blood protected the Israelites from the death angel in Egypt, how much more does the blood of Jesus cover us today!

I ask for Your grace and strength to go through the difficult situation that has come upon me in Jesus Name. I thank You for Your shelter that is impenetrable by the enemy. Thank You for Your angels that guard me continually.

I ask You to help me cast down negative thoughts. Though they may rise up, by Your grace, I will bring them into subjection to the obedience of Christ! I refuse to give into the spirit of fear! Please continue to help me guard my mind in Jesus Name!

Holy Spirit, lead me down the path I am to go during this time. I look to You for direction and I will acknowledge You in all that I do.

I put on the armor of God and thank You Lord that it protects me from all the attacks the enemy could conjure up. I realize that my battle is not with the flesh but is a spiritual battle. It is warfare in the spirit and if I hold fast to Your Word and follow Your Spirit, I will win, every time!

Thank You that You have heard this prayer. I rest in knowing I am complete protected!

In Jesus Name I pray, amen.

Watch This Prayer For Protection From The Lord Below

2. Prayer For Family Protection

Father, I come before You and ask for protection over my family. I lift up every single member of my family and I plead the precious blood of Jesus over them.

Lord, I trust that You are guarding us in all directions. I trust that Your mighty angels are fighting for us even now, during this time of prayer.

Help us all to guard our minds and watch our actions so as not to allow the enemy to get entrance into our lives. Lead us Holy Spirit and we will follow You!

I ask for boldness and strength to live our lives in such a way that brings glory to You! Help us all to rest in knowing that You are faithful to protect the entire family.

I believe You've heard this prayer and I thank You for Your protection.

In the Name of Jesus I pray, amen.

3. Prayer For Protection For Children

Father, I pray for protection over my children. I ask You to complete what You have started in them. May their lives bring You all the glory and honor You rightly deserve!

I ask You to surround them with angels everywhere they go. In Jesus Name, I plead the blood over them and thank You that the enemy can never cross the blood line!

I ask You to fill them with boldness to share the Gospel with those they cross paths with. I pray that they would be led by the Holy Spirit in all that they do.

I speak protection over their minds as well. Guard their thoughts from contamination from the world in Jesus Name. I declare that their minds are protected and that they are growing spiritually stronger every day.

Help them to recognize how much they are loved by You. May they be more certain of Your love for them than anything else. May that confidence drive them to always move forward in Your call on their lives.

Thank You Lord!

In Jesus Name I pray, amen.

4. Prayer For Safety and Comfort

Father, thank You that You are good. You desire that I prosper and be in health, even as my soul prospers. I look to You as my Protector and the One who brings me comfort. I rest in knowing You love me and always want the very best for me.

Surround me with Your protection. I declare that no weapon formed against me shall prosper!

Praise Your Name forever!

In Jesus Name I pray, amen.

5. Prayer For God's Protection

Father, I come before You and ask You for Your supernatural protection. Your Word says that You will keep me in perfect peace if I keep my mind on You. I look to Jesus and will never take my eyes off of Him.

I declare that all things in my life are working out for the good because You love me and I am called according to Your purpose. You will complete what You started in me!

I lean not on what I can see, feel, touch, taste, and smell. I look to You for direction. I fully trust in You Lord for You are my Helper.

Thank You for protecting me every step that I take in my life.

In the Name of Jesus I pray, amen.

Bible Scripture Verses When Praying For Protection

Psalms 17:8 - Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings,

Psalms 91:1-16 - He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

Psalms 34:7 - The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.

Psalms 125:2 - As the mountains [are] round about Jerusalem, so the LORD [is] round about his people from henceforth even for ever.

Deuteronomy 28:1-68 - And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe [and] to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth:

Romans 12:19 - Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Psalms 46:1 - (To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.) God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.