Prayers for the Traveler

Dear Lord God,

You are everywhere, You feel everything, and You see everything.
You know I’m stressed about traveling.
I’m not afraid–I’m excited, and I feel so blessed.
It’s just that leaving work and family behind is worrisome.
Sending my children to travel without me is also worrisome.
The world is a worrisome place.
You know that.
So I place everyone I love into your care.
You alone can protect us.
You alone will guide and direct us.
We are Your children,
Your beloved,
Your chosen ones.
Give us Your peace and Your power
as we go out into new places–
make us missionaries, gospel-bringers–
whether we vacation or serve.
Grow us, refresh us, change us.
Bind the enemy’s hands that want to hurt us.
Protect the work You are doing in and around us.
Guide the hands of those who drive cars, trains, and planes;
may they be alert, efficient, careful.
May all the world–not just us–see Your glory everywhere we look.
Grant us spiritual opportunities and give us the courage to take them,
even while we rest and play.
We trust You, and we adore You.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

image by Daniel Smith