Prayer for the Day: Travel in Safety
Introduction
Every journey, long or short, begins with a step and a prayer. The psalmist’s words offer timeless comfort: “The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time on and forevermore.” Whether we’re traveling across miles or through the daily motions of life, God’s watchful care surrounds us. Prayer before travel isn’t superstition—it’s an act of trust, reminding us that every road, every flight, every moment is held in God’s hands.
This prayer is for travelers and loved ones who wait for their safe return. It’s a prayer of gratitude for God’s presence on every path.
Scripture
“The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time on and forevermore.”
— Psalm 121:8 (NRSV)
Reflection
Psalm 121 is often called a traveler’s psalm because it speaks of a God who never sleeps, who keeps watch over our steps. The ancient pilgrims who sang these words as they climbed toward Jerusalem knew that the journey could be dangerous—but they also knew that the Lord was their keeper.
Travel, in all its forms, reminds us that we are never truly self-reliant. We depend on God’s steadying hand, whether driving down a familiar road or stepping into the unknown. Afternoon prayer before or during travel centers us in peace. It’s a reminder that God goes before us and comes behind us, making even unfamiliar paths sacred ground.
If someone you love is traveling today, entrust them to the One who never loses sight of His people.
A Prayer for the Day: Travel in Safety
Guardian God, thank you for watching over me wherever I go. {pause}
Protect me on the road and keep me alert and calm. {pause}
Bless those I meet along the way. {pause}
Guide my steps and bring me safely to my destination. {pause}
May your peace go with me and your love bring me home. Amen. {pause}
A Prayer for Kids and Grandkids
Dear God, please keep me safe as I travel today. {pause}
Be with my family and friends while I’m away. {pause}
Help me to be kind to everyone I meet. {pause}
Thank you for keeping me safe and bringing me home. Amen. {pause}
