A Prayer of Protection and Strength Putting on the Armor of God Put on the whole armor of God,
That you may be able to stand against the schemes of the enemy.
Ephesians 6 11 Jesus,
As I come before you now,
I thank you for your presence that surrounds me,
And your protection that never leaves me.
Tonight,
I choose to put on the full armor that you have given me,
The armor of God,
So I can stand firm in your strength and not my own.
Stand firm then,
With the belt of truth buckled around your waist.
Ephesians 6 14 Lord,
I fasten your belt of truth around me.
Let your truth steady my heart,
Guide my thoughts,
And protect me from every lie that tries to steal my peace.
With the breastplate of righteousness in place,
Ephesians 6 14 Jesus,
I place the breastplate of righteousness over my heart.
Cover what feels fragile,
Heal what feels broken,
And strengthen what feels weary.
Let your righteousness guard my emotions and keep me close to you.
And with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace,
Ephesians 6 15 Lord,
I put on the shoes of peace,
Guide my steps,
Lead me gently,
Help me walk in calm confidence,
Knowing you go before me wherever I step.
Let peace follow.
In addition to all this,
Take up the shield of faith.
Ephesians 6 16 Jesus,
I lift up the shield of faith.
Let it extinguish every worry,
Every fear,
Every attack meant to shake my trust.
Strengthen my faith so it becomes a steady shelter around my mind and heart.
Take the helmet of salvation.
Ephesians 6 17 Lord,
I place the helmet of salvation over my thoughts.
Renew my mind,
Protect me from confusion.
Help me to think clearly,
Rest peacefully,
And remember who I am in you.
Loved,
Redeemed,
And never alone.
And the sword of the Spirit,
Which is the word of God.
Ephesians 6 17 Jesus,
I hold your word in my hands and in my heart.
Let scripture be my strength,
My wisdom,
My comfort,
And my defense.
Tonight,
I praise you for equipping me with everything I need to stand firm in your love and rest in your protection.
You are the one who fights for me.
You are the one who guards my soul.
You are the one who surrounds me with peace that no darkness can overcome.
Jesus,
Thank you for covering me with your armor,
Your truth,
Your presence,
And your unfailing love.
I rest knowing I am safe with you,
Protected by you,
Strengthened by you,
And held close by the one who never leaves my side.
In your mighty name I pray,
Amen.