We join with you in lifting up your youngest daughter before the throne of grace and we share your urgent concern for her safety as she travels on the road and walks to class today.
We take comfort that our Heavenly Father never leaves us and His protection is indeed 24/7, for He neither slumbers nor sleeps as we are reminded in Psalm 121:4. Even when we cannot be physically beside our children, He is. Psalm 121:8 tells us Yahweh will keep your going out and your coming in, from this time forward, and forevermore. And Psalm 91:11 promises He will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways.
We also cling to the truth that Yahweh is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble in Psalm 46:1, and that The name of Yahweh is a strong tower, the righteous run to him, and are safe in Proverbs 18:10. When anxiety rises in our hearts as parents, we are called to trust Him fully, as Proverbs 3:5-6 teaches us to Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
We pray together for her now.
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the precious name of Jesus, thanking You for this beloved daughter. We ask that You place Your hedge of protection around her today and every day, as she drives, as she walks to class, and as she returns later. Keep her from all harm and danger, from accidents and from those who would intend evil. Let Your angels encamp around her and guide her steps. Grant her alertness, wisdom and discernment as she travels, and give her peace knowing You are with her. We also ask that You calm the heart of this parent who loves her so deeply, replacing worry with Your perfect peace that passes all understanding, and reminding them that You love her even more than they do. We thank You that we can bring every care to You through Jesus Christ our Lord, for there is no other name by which we are saved and by which we have access to Your throne of grace as Acts 4:12 declares. Keep her in Your hand, Lord, and bring her safely through this day and all the days You have ordained for her. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
We encourage you to continue to entrust her to the Lord throughout the day, knowing that Isaiah 41:10 reminds us Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness. He is with her on the road, on the sidewalk, and in the classroom, and He hears our prayers.