10 Protection Prayers for a Safe Trip on the Road or by Plane

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Traveling is exciting, but it can also be nerve-wracking. You have to pack everything, navigate traffic or airports, hope that everything runs on time, potentially board a cramped plane, and figure out how to get to your hotel or destination on the other end. If you're traveling with kids, you've also got the stress of ensuring their bags are packed and hoping they won't have a meltdown in the security line. If you need some comfort to get you through the challenging moments of travel, we have a collection of prayers for safe travel. These prayers remind you that God is watching over you and will keep you safe on the roads, in the skies, or wherever else you find yourself.

These powerful prayers for protection can also be used if you're having anxiety about someone else's travel plans, like your mom's big solo trip or your child's flight home from college. Though it's normal to feel some anxiety, you can work through it by reminding yourself that God's got it all covered.


A Prayer for Safe Travel

"O God, our heavenly Father, whose glory fills the whole creation, and whose presence we find wherever we go: preserve those who travel; surround them with your loving care; protect them from every danger; and bring them in safety to their journey's end; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen."

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A Prayer to Trust God

"Lord, thank you for the opportunity to be able to travel in this season. You have sustained me and my loved ones, and I am grateful. You say in Psalm 121:8 that you shall preserve my going out and coming in from this time forth and forevermore. Preserve my life and get me to my destination and back home safely. I may not see the dangers along the way, but I ask that you keep me away from them. Watch over my steps Lord. My life is in your hands, and I trust that you will keep me safe.

In the mighty name of Jesus, amen and amen."

Melissa Tumino

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A Prayer for a Friend to Travel Safely

"Heavenly Father, This prayer of safe travel is for my friends for them to have their safe trip. Oh God, who hast commissioned thy angels, allow very little distraction to come my friends’ way and allow them to reach their final destination. Keep them away from any danger and let them not worry; condition their minds to have the unison goal of returning safely. I ask these in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen."

Shannon Jacobs

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A Prayer to Protect Your Journey

"The Lord will protect you from all evil; God will protect your very life. The Lord will protect you on your journeys whether going or coming from now until forever from now."

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A Prayer for Safe Travel by Plane

"Father, I pray over the trip I’m taking on this plane. I’m trusting you that no mechanical issues or emergencies will happen during this flight. May our pilot be alert and make wise decisions. I pray for each flight attendant here today, that they will be kind, patient, and prepared. Help my fellow passengers be in good spirits and have good health. Deliver us to our destination safely. In Jesus name, amen."

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A Prayer for Safe Travel by Car

"Dear Lord, I pray for safe travel in our car today. Please keep us safe on these crowded roads as well as the others we are sharing it with. As the driver, give me the discernment as to when to take breaks so that I do not push myself to the limit. Release your angels to surround us and protect us until we get to our final destination. In your name, I pray. Amen."

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A Prayer for Protection

"Lord I go with you, I am safe with you. I do not travel alone, For your hand is upon me, Your protection is divine. Besides, in front and behind You encircle my life, For I am yours, and you are mine."

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A Prayer for Traveling With Kids

"Dear Lord, I pray for our upcoming trip with the kids. I ask that you will guard their bodies so that no sickness will occur while we are gone. I pray that they will be in good spirits and will cause very little distraction on the way to our destination. Help me to discern when they need a break or some rest during this trip yet help us have a wonderful time. In your name, I pray. Amen."

Carrie Lowrance

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A Prayer to Make Memories Together

Dear Heavenly Father, please protect us on the journey we're about to take. Support us with Your strength and grace when we're weary. Help us to be mindful of Your presence and love in times of stress and guide us to make our time together meaningful and memorable. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

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A Prayer to Protect From Sickness

Dear God, I bow before you, asking for your blessing and praying that you allow no destruction to come my way as I travel from one place to another. Grant my prayers, that I may not acquire sickness as I interact with other people. As I traverse to different places, Let the road rise and allow me to see you in unfamiliar places and experience your love in the faces of other people.

Shannon Jacobs

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