Prayer for Protection

There is a long tradition in the Jewish faith of God being seen as a protector - the feast of passover celebrates this, and this theme permeates much of the Old Testament writing. In the Christian faith, not only does the Lord promise to be with his people always, but His presence is said to guard their inner beings. When Paul wrote to the Church in Philippi, he encouraged them with these words:

"...the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus". (Phil 4:7, WEB)

When we pray for God's protection, we can remind ourselves that we live in this long tradition of faith in a God as guard and protector.

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Bible verses about God's protection

God promises to protect us from evil:-

"But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you, and guard you from the evil one. "
2 Thess 3:3 (WEB)

God's protection of His children is everlasting:-

"My sheep give ear to my voice, and I have knowledge of them, and they come after me:
And I give them eternal life; they will never come to destruction, and no one will ever take them out of my hand.
That which my Father has given to me has more value than all; and no one is able to take anything out of the Father's hand".
John 10:27-29 (BBE)

St Paul's testimony of God's protection in the face of danger :-

"But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me, that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and that all the Gentiles might hear; and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion. And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me for his heavenly Kingdom; to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.".
2 Timothy 4:17-18 (WEB)

Prayer for protection

May the three enfold you

Father, Son and Holy Spirit

Hold you safe and hold you strong

May the three encompass you

Father, Son and Holy Spirit

Encircle your life each day and night

May the three protect you

Father, Son and Holy Spirit

Guard your door and keep each gate

May the three watch over you

Father, Son and Holy Spirit

Still your heart and calm all fear

God's promise of protection from the bible

from Psalm 91, often to referred to as the 'Prayer of Protection'

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust."

(Psalm 91:1-3, NIV)

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and later in this psalm....

"Because he has set his love on me, therefore I will deliver him.
I will set him on high, because he has known my name.
He will call on me, and I will answer him.
I will be with him in trouble.
I will deliver him, and honor him.
I will satisfy him with long life,
and show him my salvation."

Psalm 91:14-16 (WEB)

Here's another bible verse where David likens God's protection to a fortress:-

"Yahweh is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower"
Psalm 18:2 (WEB)