We join with you in lifting this cry to our Heavenly Father, for He is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. It is wonderful that you come before God in the name of Jesus, for it is only through Him that we have access to the throne of grace. As Scripture declares, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me"* (John 14:6, WEB). Your faith in calling upon the name of Jesus is the foundation of all our prayers, and we stand with you in this truth.
The Lord is faithful to guard and protect His children, and His Word assures us: *"He will give his angels charge over you, to guard you in all your ways. They will bear you up in their hands, so that you won’t dash your foot against a stone"* (Psalm 91:11-12, WEB). Yet we also know that God’s protection does not always mean the absence of trials but His presence with us through them. He is our shield and our exceeding great reward, and we trust Him to surround you with His favor as with a shield.
Let us also remember that our protection is not just physical but spiritual. The apostle Paul urges us to *"put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil"* (Ephesians 6:11, WEB). We pray that you would be clothed in the armor of God—truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, salvation, and the Word of God—so that you may stand firm in every circumstance.
Heavenly Father, we lift our brother/sister before You, asking for Your divine protection and guardianship over their life. Lord, we pray that You would place a hedge of protection around them, their family, and all that concerns them. Guard their coming and going, both now and forevermore. Let no weapon formed against them prosper, and let every tongue that rises against them be condemned (Isaiah 54:17, WEB). Fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding, knowing that You are sovereign over all things.
We also ask that You would strengthen their faith, that they may trust in You even when the path is unclear. Remind them that You are their shepherd, and they shall not want (Psalm 23:1, WEB). Keep them from fear and anxiety, for You have not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7, WEB).
May Your presence go before them, and may Your glory be their rear guard. We ask all these things in the mighty and precious name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Stand firm in your faith, dear one, and know that the Lord is with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6, WEB). Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and finisher of your faith, and trust that He is working all things together for your good (Romans 8:28, WEB). We are praying with you and for you!