Prayer for protection
Pick the one that fits the moment — for yourself, your family, the road, or the night. Each is short on purpose. God listens to short prayers.
Pray these daily. Add the ones you need to a free prayer journal and we'll remind you to pray them for the people you love.
1. A short prayer for protection
"Father, cover me today. Send your angels around me. Keep me from harm — what I can see and what I can't. In Jesus' name, amen."
Based on Psalm 91:11
2. Prayer for protection over my family
"Lord, guard everyone in this family — every door, every road, every screen. Hold them in your hand wherever they are. Amen."
Based on Proverbs 18:10
3. Prayer for protection on the road
"Father, watch over this journey. Steady my hands on the wheel, alert my eyes, calm my heart, and bring me home. Amen."
Based on Psalm 121:8
4. Prayer for protection over my home
"Lord, let this house be a place of peace. Keep evil out and your presence in. Cover the people who sleep here tonight. Amen."
Based on Psalm 127:1
5. Prayer for protection over my kids
"Father, you love my children more than I do. Guard their bodies, their minds, and their friendships. Bring good people across their path. Amen."
Based on Isaiah 54:13
6. Prayer for spiritual protection
"In the name of Jesus, I stand against fear, lies, and any spiritual attack aimed at me or those I love. The blood of Christ covers us. Amen."
Based on Ephesians 6:10–11
7. Night prayer for protection
"Lord, as I lie down, I trust you to keep watch. In peace I will sleep, for you alone make me dwell in safety. Amen."
Based on Psalm 4:8
8. Prayer for protection at work
"Father, protect me from gossip, from temptation, and from carelessness today. Let my work be done with integrity. Amen."
Based on Proverbs 2:11
9. Prayer for protection over my mind
"God, guard my mind from anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and lies about who I am. Set my thoughts on what is true and good. Amen."
Based on Philippians 4:8
10. Prayer of Psalm 91 (paraphrase)
"Most High, you are my refuge and my fortress. Cover me with your feathers. Under your wings I will find shelter. I will not fear the terror of night or the arrow that flies by day. Amen."
Based on Psalm 91:1–5