Prayers for protection during journeys by air, road, or sea, including safe passage through unfamiliar territories and protection from accidents.
Ever-Watchful God, Guardian of All Journeys and Keeper of Our Steps,
As we embark on this path unknown, we fix our trust in You—
not because the way is safe, but because Your guardianship never sleeps.
We thank You for wings of protection.
For alert pilots reading skies like psalms,
For tireless engines humming hymns of endurance,
For navigation systems mirroring divine guidance.
"He will command His angels concerning your ways."
Establish holy safeguards around us.
Where mountain roads twist like serpents, be our steady wheel;
Where stormy seas rage against hulls, speak: "Peace, be still";
Where airport chaos swirls, ordain guardian angels in human form.
Sanctify every mile as sacred.
Turn rental cars into mobile chapels,
Flight delays into unexpected Sabbaths,
And border crossings into bridges of cultural grace.
"Your footsteps mark the way forward."
Convert anxiety into awe.
When turbulence shakes our confidence,
Remind us: "The earth is the Lord's and everything in it,"
And let starry night skies over wingtips whisper of Your vast care.
Bind us to eternal purposes.
May jet trails point pilgrims toward Home,
Roadside assistance reflect divine intervention,
And every safe arrival echo: "Our help comes from the Maker of heaven."
Christ Our Compass, who walked stormy waves to reach Your disciples,
Steady our journey with Your conquering peace.
May we travel as Paul—"by land and sea, always in Your care".
In Your sovereign name, we pray. Amen.
