The world is a big place to explore and there are so many amazing things to see. However, with all the dangers that exist in the world today, it can be hard to feel safe while traveling.
Here are some different ways you can pray for safety when taking trips around the globe.
Pray for peace and protection from harm as you travel through dangerous areas of town or countries where violence is common. When feeling unsafe at home, pray that God will protect your area from any potential disasters such as fires and flooding. Ask Him to keep your loved ones safe while you are away.
When embarking on a new journey, take some time to pray for safety and protection. As you do, be open to receiving God’s peace and assurance that you will be safe no matter where you go or what dangers you may face.
You are free to use this prayer in your own devotions or to share it with someone who is traveling. The following prayers are example prayers to help you get started. You can edit them to fit your own needs or use them as is.
10 Prayer For Safe Travel Examples
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Dear Lord, we ask that you keep us safe as we travel through this busy city. We recognize the dangers that exist and are grateful for Your protection, Lord.
Please protect us from accidents, violence, or natural emergencies that may befall us. Grant us peace as we go about our day and confidence to face anything that comes our way. Please keep us safe from harm and guide our steps in the direction You would have us go.
Help us to be wise in the choices we make and alert to any danger that may be present. May your holy spirit be with us as we explore and help us to come home safely to those we love. We ask this all in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
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Heavenly Father, Lord, we thank you for this opportunity to travel and see new sights, but we also ask that You watch over our area while we are away. As we travel to see family and friends across the country we ask for Your protection from any dangers that may come our way.
Please help us to be safe as we drive, fly, or take other forms of transportation. Keep us from accidents and injuries and grant us Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Help us to be good ambassadors for You as we interact with others in this strange place.
We ask all this in Your name. Amen.
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Dear Lord, I am ready to go on this trip and am excited about visiting with friends and family members that I have not seen in a long time. However, I recognize that there are dangers all around me, both at home and abroad.
I ask for Your protection as I travel. Please keep me safe during the journey and as I check into my hotel, eat at restaurants, and see the many sights this place has to offer.
I know that Satan is on the prowl like a roaring lion and wants nothing more than to devour those who follow You and love You.
Please help me to be strong in the faith and not give in to his temptations.
Please grant me safety as I travel and keep me under Your wing the entire time. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Dear Lord, we come to You today asking for Your protection as we travel. Please help us to be safe as we drive, fly, or take other forms of transportation.
We pray that we would be alert to any dangers that may be present and that we would have the wisdom to avoid them.
May your Holy Spirit be with us as we explore this new place and help us to come home safely to those we love.
May You be glorified through our travels and may we learn more about You and Your love for us.
We ask all this in Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Most gracious heavenly Father, we now come before you and ask for your divine protection, love, and guidance as we make this journey. We pray for safety and well-being as we travel by plane, train, or automobile to our destination.
We thank you that it is in your will that each of us should travel and that You guide our paths throughout this voyage. Bless those who are working with us to provide transportation, shelter, and sustenance along the way.
Protect us from the dangers of this world so that nothing may harm us while we are away from home. Please keep our families safe at home while we are away.
I also pray for a heart of wisdom and understanding as I am traveling in this new place so that I may learn and discover more about You during this time away.
I pray that I would open my eyes to the beauty of nature, see the good in those I meet, and share Your love with those around me as we go.
We ask all of these things in Your name. Amen.
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Dear Father God, We come to You in prayer as we embark on this journey. We ask for Your protection over us as we travel, and we pray that You will keep us safe from harm.
We want to thank you for providing us with the means and opportunity to go on this trip, and we ask that You let it be a blessing for each of us.
Help us not to get frazzled if plans do change or we encounter difficulties along the way, but help us instead to embrace the adventure that is before us.
We pray that You will grant wisdom and understanding in the decisions we have to make, and help us to see new places, meet with old friends and acquaintances, and reconnect with family members.
We ask that You would guide our steps as we go from place to place and show us how we can share Your love with those around us during these precious days of travel. These things we pray in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Amen.
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Heavenly Father, as we embark on this journey we come to You in prayer.
Please be with us as we travel and keep us safe from harm. Please help us to see the beauty in all things that we encounter, to learn more about You and Your ways, and to love You more.
We thank you for providing all of the means for this trip and pray that it will be a blessing for each of us.
We also pray for our driver, who will be driving the vehicle for us, and ask that You keep them safe as they transport us to our destination.
Please be with all those who are hosting us on this trip and give them grace and patience as they deal with our needs.
Most importantly, we pray that we would come to know You more intimately as we journey through this new place. We ask all these things in Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Thank You, Lord, for this opportunity to travel and see new things.
As we go please be with us and keep us safe. Help us to learn more about You as we travel and to see the beauty in all things.
Please bless those who are helping to make our trip possible and give them grace and patience as they deal with our needs.
Most importantly, we pray that we would come to know You more intimately as we journey through this new place.
Please guide our steps and show us how we can share Your love with those around us.
We ask all these things in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
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Heavenly Father, we come to You and thank you that it is your will that we should travel and see new places. We also want to thank you for the wonderful people who have come together to help make this trip possible. May you bless them abundantly.
May Your Holy Spirit be with us as we travel and help us to learn more about You.
Please keep us safe from harm and help us to see the beauty in all things we encounter.
Most importantly, please help us to come to know You more intimately as we journey through this new place.
We ask all these things in Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Dear Father, we are so grateful that you have provided this opportunity for us to travel and learn more about you. Please be with us as we travel and keep us safe from harm.
Please give our drivers wisdom and patience as they transport us to our destinations.
Thank you to all those who are helping to make our trip possible. May they be blessed abundantly. Father Lord, please help us to see the beauty in all things we encounter.
We submit our time, our life, and this journey into your hands. Please use us for your glory and let us come to know you more intimately as we travel.
In Christ’s name we pray, Amen.
Prayer For Safe Travel For My Son
Dear Lord, I lift up my son as he embarks on this journey. Please keep him safe from harm and accidents, and protect him from all the dangers of the road. Help him to be alert and aware of his surroundings, and keep him safe from harm.
I pray for patience and understanding as he encounters different people and cultures along the way. May he be an ambassador of your love and peace, and may Your light shine through him in every situation.
Guide him as he travels and show him Your will for his life.
In Jesus Name, Amen.
Prayer For Safe Travel For My Daughter
Our most gracious Heavenly Father, We come to You in prayer asking for Your protection over our daughter as she travels.
Please keep her safe from all harm, accidents, and danger. Surround her with Your angels, and give her strength and courage to face whatever comes her way.
Guide and direct her as she journeys, and help her to see the hand of God in all things.
Thank You for watching over her and keeping her safe, and we ask all these things in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Bottom Line
Prayer is a powerful tool to have with us as we travel. It can help us to stay safe, learn more about God, and connect with Him more intimately. As we journey through this new place, let’s pray that we would come to know Him better.
You are free to use any of the prayers provided or to come up with your own. The most important thing is to pray and to keep God at the center of our journey. Thank you for traveling with us!
