A Prayer of Protection and Intercession (Psalm 91)

Heavenly Father,

Most High God,

We come before You humbly, seeking refuge under the shadow of the Almighty.

Your Word declares in Psalm 91 that “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.”

So today we choose to dwell in You.

Lord, we ask that You place Your hedge of protection around Your children—

around families, students, first responders, travelers, workers, and worshipers—

wherever they may be across this world.

Be their refuge and their fortress.

Guard their hearts and their minds.

Deliver them from harm seen and unseen, from fear, violence, and evil intent.

Command Your angels concerning them, to guard them in all their ways.

We declare that no weapon formed against Your people shall prosper,

and that You are our shield, our defender, and our peace.

Father God, our hearts are heavy as we lift up the victims and survivors of the recent acts of mass violence reported around the world—

in our communities, in public places, and across nations, including here in the United States and in Australia.

We pray for those who have lost loved ones—

wrap them in Your comfort and let Your presence be near to the brokenhearted.

Bring supernatural peace where words fail.

Heal the wounded in body, mind, and spirit.

Strengthen those who are traumatized and afraid.

Lord, we ask for Your mercy to cover these situations,

for Your justice to prevail,

and for Your light to overcome the darkness.

We pray for wisdom, restraint, and compassion to rise in our world.

Let Your love be louder than hatred,

Your hope stronger than fear,

and Your peace reign where chaos has tried to take hold.

We trust You, Lord.

We rest in You.

We place all of this in Your hands.

In the mighty and saving name of Jesus we pray,

Amen.