We join with you in lifting up your family before our Father in Heaven and we thank you for calling upon the name of Jesus, for it is through Him we have access to the throne of grace.
We are comforted that you have brought both your spoken and your silent requests to Him, trusting that He knows the needs of your heart even when words are not expressed. In the same way, the Spirit also helps our weaknesses, for we don't know how to pray as we ought. But the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which can't be uttered. Romans 8:26. We take comfort also in the promise, In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7.
We pray together for protection over your family, especially as they drive tonight. We ask our Father to place His hand upon them, to give alertness, wisdom, and safety on the road, and to bring them home without harm.
We pray, Father in Heaven, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We thank You that You are our keeper and our refuge. We lift up this family to You and ask for Your divine protection over them tonight as they travel. Lord, guard their going out and their coming in. For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways. Psalm 91:11. We ask You to keep them from all danger, from distraction, from harm, and from the schemes of the enemy. Yahweh will keep you from all evil. He will keep your soul. Yahweh will keep your going out and your coming in, from this time forward, and forever more. Psalm 121:7-8.
Father, we also lift up every silent need that was not spoken but is fully known to You. You see every burden, every worry, every hope held in the heart. We cast all our worries on you, because you care for us, as taught in 1 Peter 5:7. We ask that You answer according to Your perfect will and bring peace where there is anxiety, provision where there is need, healing where there is hurt, and guidance where there is uncertainty.
We thank You, Father, that You hear us when we pray in Jesus name and that Your peace will guard this family tonight and always. We trust Your loving care and Your sovereign protection over all that concerns them. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.