Psalm 91 Prayer of Protection
Last week I shared some scriptures about protection and about how the Lord surrounds people and places with his protection. I used many of these scriptures as a basis for praying a hedge of protection. Today, I thought I’d share some more scriptures on protection, more specifically an entire chapter. This entire passage about protection is found in Psalm 91. We can actually turn this passage into a prayer of protection over ourselves or our loved ones.
In times of trouble, uncertainty, or potential harm it can be easy to fall into a pattern of worry, anxiety, or fear. In those times we can have confidence that we have a God who loves us and wants to protect us and help us in times of trouble. We can call on the Lord for his protection and remind ourselves of his promises in the Bible. Psalm 91 is a wonderful example of God’s promises and desire to protect us. Reading, meditating on, and praying this chapter can give us hope, confidence, and peace, in addition to renewing our faith.
Psalm 91 is full of promises and blessings from God
Psalm 91 is packed full of so many promises and blessings of God such as…
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- Protection
- Safety from illness, disease, or disaster
- Ease from anxieties and fear
- Safety from evil all around us and things that are negatively affecting others around us
- Justice; Punishment of the wicked
- Protection for our home
- Guardian angels to surround us and defend us
- Promise of God’s presence
- Victory over dangerous things that might seek to harm us
- Promise of rescue
- Promise of long life
Psalm 91:1-16 (NLT)
1 Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
2 This I declare about the LORD: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him.
3 For he will rescue you from every trap and protect you from deadly disease.
4 He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.
5 Do not be afraid of the terrors of the night, nor the arrow that flies in the day.
6 Do not dread the disease that stalks in darkness, nor the disaster that strikes at midday.
7 Though a thousand fall at your side, though ten thousand are dying around you, these evils will not touch you.
8 Just open your eyes, and see how the wicked are punished.
9 If you make the LORD your refuge, if you make the Most High your shelter,
10 no evil will conquer you; no plague will come near your home.
11 For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go.
12 They will hold you up with their hands so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone.
13 You will trample upon lions and cobras; you will crush fierce lions and serpents under your feet!
14 The LORD says, “I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name.
15 When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them.
16 I will reward them with a long life and give them my salvation.”
Psalm 91 Prayer of Protection for Others (insert their name)
Lord I pray that _____ will live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I declare about you, LORD, that you alone are _____’s refuge and place of safety. Help them to know that they can trust in you. Please rescue _____ from every trap and protect them from deadly diseases. Cover them with your feathers, and shelter them with your wings. May your faithful promises be their armor and protection. Help _____ not to be afraid of the terrors of the night, nor the arrow that flies in the day. Help them not to dread the disease that stalks in darkness, nor the disaster that strikes at midday.
Even though a thousand may fall at _____’s side, or though ten thousand might be dying around them, I pray that these evils will not touch them. Open their eyes to see how the wicked are punished. Help _____ to know that if they make the LORD their refuge and make the Most High their shelter, no evil will conquer them and no sickness or disaster will come near their home because you will order your angels to protect them wherever they go. Your angels will hold _____ up with their hands so _____ won’t even hurt their foot on a stone.
May _____ trample upon lions and cobras and crush fierce lions and serpents under their feet! You, LORD, say, “I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name. When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them. I will reward them with a long life and give them my salvation.” Let it be so. Amen.
Psalm 91 Prayer of Protection for Yourself
Lord I pray that I will live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I declare about you, LORD, that you alone are my refuge and place of safety. Help me to know that I can trust in you. Please rescue me from every trap and protect me from deadly diseases. Cover me with your feathers, and shelter me with your wings. May your faithful promises be my armor and protection. Help me not to be afraid of the terrors of the night, nor the arrow that flies in the day. Help me not to dread the disease that stalks in darkness, nor the disaster that strikes at midday.
Even though a thousand may fall at my side, or though ten thousand might be dying around me, I pray that these evils will not touch me. Open my eyes to see how the wicked are punished. Help me to know that if I make you my refuge and my shelter, no evil will conquer me and no sickness or disaster will come near my home because you will order your angels to protect me wherever I go. Your angels will hold me up with their hands so I won’t even hurt my foot on a stone.
I will trample upon lions and cobras and crush fierce lions and serpents under my feet! You, LORD, say, “I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name. When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them. I will reward them with a long life and give them my salvation.” Let it be so. Amen.
Take Some Practical Steps to use the Psalm 91 Prayer of Protection:
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First, read over Psalm 91 slowly, meditate on it, and reflect on God’s character and his promises for you and/or your loved ones.
If you are going through some troubling times or are struggling with worry, anxiety, or fear, consider reading through this Psalm on a daily basis. Try reading it in different translations too. It might even help to write it or print it out and place it somewhere where you will see it and read it often.
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Secondly, say Psalm 91 as a prayer.
Use one of the example prayers above to pray the Psalm 91 Prayer of Protection for yourself or for someone else.
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Next, try to memorize Psalm 91 or at least a few verses and repeat them to yourself regularly.
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Then, if you don’t have an immediate need for praying Psalm 91, save this for later…bookmark it, print it, pin it, or just file it away for when it might come in handy in the future.
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Finally, personalize some of the verses, and turn them into positive affirmations. Read more about the power of scripture-based positive affirmations here.
Examples:
“I will not fear because the Lord will keep me safe from hidden dangers and deadly diseases.”
“No evil will befall me; no disaster will come near my home.”
“I find rest in God’s shadow and presence.”
“God’s angels watch over me and protect me in all my ways.”
“I am not afraid of terrors at night nor of dangers during the day.”
“I call on God, and he answers me.”
“God is with me when I’m in trouble, and he will rescue me.”
“With a long life God will satisfy me.”
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