Prayers for Protection

On this page you’ll find a list of prayers for protection. Read these prayers out loud or in silence.

How to pray for protection?

Prayers for protection are a common in Christianity. They are a way to ask God for divine help and guidance in times of danger or uncertainty, and can provide a sense of comfort and peace. Whether you are facing a specific challenge or simply seeking general protection from harm, these prayers can be a powerful tool to help you navigate life’s challenges with faith and strength.

Short Prayers for Protection

• “Heavenly Father, I ask for your protection and guidance as I go through this day. Keep me safe from harm and watch over me as I go about my tasks. Let your light shine upon me and give me strength to face any challenges that may come my way. Amen.”
• “Dear God, I ask for your protection as I go about my day. Keep me safe from harm and help me to trust in your care and guidance. Give me the strength and courage to overcome any obstacles that come my way. Amen.”
• “O Lord, I place my trust in you and ask for your protection as I go through this day. Keep me safe from all harm and give me the strength and courage to face any challenges that come my way. Help me to remember that you are always with me, guiding me and watching over me. Amen.”
• “Dear God, I ask for your protection as I go about my day. Keep me safe from all harm and give me the wisdom and discernment to make good choices. Help me to remember that you are always with me, watching over me and guiding my steps. Amen.”
• “Heavenly Father, I ask for your protection as I go through this day. Keep me safe from all harm and give me the strength and courage to face any challenges that come my way. Help me to remember that you are always with me, holding me in your loving arms. Amen.”
• “O Lord, I ask for your protection as I go about my day. Keep me safe from all harm and give me the strength and courage to face any challenges that come my way. Help me to remember that you are always with me, watching over me and guiding my steps. In your holy name I pray, Amen.”

Prayers for Protection from Evil

• “Dear God, I ask for your protection from all evil and harm. Keep me safe from the wicked plans of those who seek to do me harm. Give me the strength and courage to stand firm in my faith and resist temptation. Help me to remember that you are always with me, watching over me and guiding my steps. In your holy name I pray, Amen.”
• “Heavenly Father, I ask for your protection from all evil and harm. Keep me safe from the wickedness and deceit of those who seek to do me harm. Give me the wisdom and discernment to recognize danger and the courage to face it with faith. Help me to remember that you are always with me, holding me in your loving arms. Amen.”
• “O Lord, I ask for your protection from all evil and harm. Keep me safe from the wickedness and deceit of those who seek to do me harm. Give me the strength and courage to stand firm in my faith and resist temptation. Help me to remember that you are always with me, watching over me and guiding my steps. In your holy name I pray, Amen.”

Prayer for Protection and Healing

“Heavenly Father, I come before you today seeking your protection and healing. I am facing difficult challenges and I am in need of your strength and guidance. Keep me safe from all harm and give me the courage and resilience to overcome any obstacles that come my way. I ask for your healing touch to restore my body, mind, and spirit. Help me to trust in your loving care and to remember that you are always with me, watching over me and guiding my steps. In your holy name I pray, Amen.”

Prayer for Cleansing and Protection

“Dear God, I come before you today seeking your cleansing and protection. I ask for your help to remove any negative or harmful influences from my life, and to fill me with your light and love. Protect me from all harm and give me the strength and courage to face any challenges that come my way. I trust in your loving care and know that you are always with me, watching over me and guiding my steps. In your holy name I pray, Amen.”

Prayer for Safety and Protection

“Heavenly Father, I come before you today seeking your safety and protection. I am facing difficult challenges and I am in need of your guidance and strength. Keep me safe from all harm and give me the courage and resilience to overcome any obstacles that come my way. Help me to trust in your loving care and to remember that you are always with me, watching over me and guiding my steps. In your holy name I pray, Amen.”

Catholic prayers for Protection

• “Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.”
• “O God, I pray that you would protect me from all harm and danger. Keep me safe from those who seek to do me harm, and give me the strength and courage to face any challenges that come my way. I trust in your loving care and know that you are always with me, watching over me and guiding my steps. In your holy name I pray, Amen.”
• “St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.”
• “O Lord, I ask for your protection as I go about my day. Keep me safe from all harm and give me the strength and courage to face any challenges that come my way. Help me to remember that you are always with me, watching over me and guiding my steps. In your holy name I pray, Amen.”
• “O my Jesus, protect me from the evil one and keep me safe from all harm. Help me to trust in your loving care and to remember that you are always with me, watching over me and guiding my steps. In your holy name I pray, Amen.”

Prayer to Protect Over Me

Jesus, I pray for the protection over me. I stand before you today and always. Please protect me from anxiety, panic attacks, depression and the coronavirus. I pray you will help me make the right choices that will impact my life positively.

I remain humbled through pressures of life and always know your grace and love.

In your name Jesus hear my pleas. Amen.

Prayer for Family Protection

Lord please bless and protect my son, my wife and I, and keep us very safe, please protect and prayer our family from all harm and illness, and may we have the Lord’s joy and peace in our lives.

May the Lord surround us with protection, may he send his good angels to protect my family and may we see his hand protecting us always. May we all find salvation through your son, we ask in your Son’s name,

Amen

Prayer for Protection from Evil

Dear God,

I come to you today seeking protection from evil. I know that you are good and powerful, and that you are able to protect me from any harm.

Please keep me safe from the schemes and attacks of the enemy. May your holy angels surround me and guard me from all danger and harm.

Please protect my mind and heart from negative thoughts and influences. May I be filled with your peace and joy, and may I trust in your goodness and grace.

Please bless me with your protection and care. May I be a reflection of your light and truth to the world, and may I serve you and others with kindness and compassion.

Amen.

Amen

Short Prayer for Protection for Children

Dear God,

Please protect and keep safe the children in my life. May your holy angels surround them and guard them from all danger and harm.

Please watch over them and guide them, and help them to trust in your goodness and love. May they be filled with your peace and joy, and may they grow to be strong and courageous in your love.

Please bless them with your protection and care. May they be a reflection of your light and truth to the world, and may they serve you and others with kindness and compassion.

Amen.

Prayer for Protection and Healing

Heavenly Father, Jesus,

Please pray for complete healing from cancer for ____ from brain cancer.

In Jesus name any thing is possible.

Please pray for protection from all evil and wrong doing done to me.

Amen

Prayer for Protection and Guidance

I pray for wisdom, knowledge & understanding. Patience, humbleness to prosper financially, spiritually. To heal from the inside & out. To be fair, firm & consist in all my doings. To find peace from within. To be happy and to have a happy peaceful household. I need protection and guidance.

In Jesus Name! Amen!

Prayer for Protection for a Friend

I pray for protection for my friend who is going through some tough times right now. I ask that God would give him peace and comfort in his time of need. May he find the strength to face whatever comes his way and may he receive the help he needs to get back on track. Amen!

Praying for Protection of an Illness

Heavenly Jesus, please cure me from this illness.

I’m forever grateful for everything you have done for me! I love you so much! Help me to keep strong for my children sake, please heavenly father heal me from this horrible illness and protect me always! love you forever.

Amen

Prayer for Protection at Work

Dear Lord,

Nothing is impossible for you. Please protect me at my work place. Keep my job and allow me to outperform beyond expectation.  Thank you for making my boss protective and helpful to assisting me with obtaining job security and appropriate resources.

Amen

Prayer for Protection of Children

Lord, I come to you today to ask for protection for our children and all children throughout the world. May they be and feel safe especially while they are using the internet.

I also pray for all the children and family that have been affected by this dangerous challenge. In Jesus name I pray!

Prayer for Protection of Home

Heavenly Father,

We thank you and for our beautiful and cozy home. We are a small family with lots of hopes and ambitions.

Please protect and keep us safe at our home.

Divine Love and Protection

Please pray for me for strength in body and mind and spirit, keeping my connection with God, keeping love, joy and hope in my heart, as I deals with his difficult situation. Please pray for Divine Love and Protection. Pray for me to discern with is Truth and what is deception.

Amen

Prayer for Protection While Traveling

I need God’s protection over my life and my son’s life. Journey mercy for our trip and our stay throughout our stay abroad. Every plans of the enemy will be aborted. Peace and love reign in my father’s house in this period. Blessings of God shower me and my son.

Bible Verses About Protection:

• Psalm 91:1-2 – “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, ‘My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'”
• Psalm 121:3-4 – “He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.”
• Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
• Isaiah 41:10 – “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
• Psalm 18:2 – “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”
• Psalm 121:7-8 – “The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore.”