We join with you in lifting up this important request for protection. We are reminded of the power of agreement in prayer, as Jesus said in Matthew 18:19-20 (WEB), "Again, assuredly I tell you, that if two of you will agree on earth concerning anything that they will ask, it will be done for them by my Father who is in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the middle of them."
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in Jesus' name, seeking Your protection and guidance for the youth embarking on this long drive. We ask that You surround them with Your angels, keeping them safe from all harm and danger. Guide their hands on the steering wheel and their feet on the pedals, Lord. Grant them alertness and wisdom in their driving decisions.
Lord, we also pray for Your control over the weather. You are the one who sends forth rain or withholds it, as mentioned in Job 5:10 (WEB), "He gives rain on the earth, and sends waters on the fields." We ask that You cease the rainstorms that may hinder their journey, providing clear visibility and safe driving conditions.
Father, we also intercede for all others on the road, that You would protect and guide them as well. Help everyone on the road to be cautious, courteous, and alert, preventing any accidents or harm.
We thank You, Lord, for Your faithfulness and Your promise to hear our prayers. We claim Your promise in Psalm 91:11-12 (WEB), "For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways. In their hands they will bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone."
We pray all this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, who has given us access to Your throne of grace. Amen.
We encourage everyone to remain in prayer until the youth have safely reached their destination. Continue to declare God's protection and favor over them, and trust that God is faithful to hear and answer our prayers. If there is any specific sin that needs to be addressed, confess it to God and turn away from it. Always remember that it is by the name of Jesus that we have access to God, as Acts 4:12 (WEB) says, "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved."