These prayers for family protection and guidance ask the Lord God to watch over you and your family. He can lead them on to something better while protecting them from harm.
The value of family in one’s life is incomparable to anything in this world. It is our family that nurtures us to become who we are and keep us whole.
There will be times that our home may be shaken by circumstances, conflicts, and problems. For a family to grow in peace and genuine love, God has to be at the center. He is our source of wisdom and our God of resolution. Here are six divine prayers for family protection and guidance.
Let us pray.
Prayers for Family Protection and Guidance
Short Prayer
Heavenly Father, I humbly ask for Your divine protection over my family and guidance in all our decisions. Please watch over each member, keep us safe from harm, and lead us on the path You have set before us. Amen.
📖 Psalm 91:10-11
"No evil shall befall you, nor shall any plague come near your dwelling; for He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways."
Prayer for Protection of Family’s Health
Dearest Almighty Father, we thank you Lord for the gift of family. We worship Your Name in this household. You have blessed our family in so many ways. Our family has remained strong and steadfast because of Your mighty presence in our lives. Father, our Divine protector, and healer, we pray for the protection of our family’s health. We declare in Your Name, that all of us will remain strong and well, so that we may continue to become stewards of Your blessings. Shield us from all sicknesses that can affect our physical, emotional, and mental well-being. We believe, Lord, that Your power and grace will cover us and protect us. We ask for forgiveness when sometimes we do not care for our body when we abuse the gift of health You have blessed us with. We ask for guidance, so that we may encourage each other to prioritize our health among other things. Thank you for listening to our family prayer. We trust You in all things. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
📖 Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths."
Prayer for Wisdom and Guidance in a Family Conflict
Dearest Lord, You are our guiding light and our source of wisdom in times of trials and conflict. When we are lost and broken, You are our only source of direction. Father, we come before You to pray for the resolution of our family conflict. Enlighten all of us, Father, to forgive our family members, and help us learn to seek forgiveness with utmost humility and truthfulness. Father, please do not let anger, hatred, and pride foster in our household. We rebuke the spirit of envy, jealousy, and mistrust. Allow us to see Your presence in our lives. Make us instruments of peace. We ask for wisdom, so that we may discern what is best for the family. Guide us as we mend the wounds brought about by this conflict. Forgive us, Father, for planting seeds of hate and negativity. We ask for Your mercy and miraculous healing so that our hearts will be open again to listen and forgive. We trust You, Lord, in Your Name, Amen.
📖 Joshua 24:15
"And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."
Prayer for Guidance to Overcome Family Problem
Dear Lord, You are our Savior, our Healer, and our Guide. In times of uncertainty and troubles, Your presence and grace lift us. We are grateful, Father, for being a constant source of hope and immeasurable love. God Almighty, we ask that You save us from drowning in our family problems- financial troubles, family conflicts, spiritual battles, and health problems. Guide us, Lord, and lead us the way to finding peace. Help us understand that all these struggles are fleeting. These are only a test of our faith, and these cannot stop us from worshiping and believing in Your goodness and purpose for our family. We pray that we can make better decisions, without being affected by our emotions. Help us as we overcome our family problems, Lord. We trust Your Name. These we ask, Amen.
📖 Psalm 127:1
"Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain."
Prayer for Family Protection from Danger
Almighty Father, through Your Son, Jesus Christ, we lift all the glory and honor to You. We praise and thank You for the gift of life, and for blessing our family with hope and wisdom. Father, we ask that You protect each one from any danger- at work, at home, or in school. Cover us with Your love and keep us away from harm. Do not let evil works succeed in putting us in danger. May our family return safe and well. Lord, we trust You with our lives. We surrender to You all our fears, and we ask that You grant us with good courage, so that we may face every day with Your strength and confidence. We are grateful, Father, for every day of our lives. This we ask, Amen.
📖 Proverbs 22:6
"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it."
Prayer for Protection of a Family Member Amidst a Health Crisis
O, Lord, my God, in Your Holy Name, we declare the complete protection of our family in this difficult time. Despite the present situation, we are in, amidst this health crisis, we believe in Your mighty presence. We know, Lord, that You are there to protect each one of us. Our family is under Your wings, where we take refuge and safety. In Your love, we are secure. No contagious disease or illness can harm any of our family members, because of Your Divine power. As our family member goes to work, we ask for Your protection. Guide him in making the right decisions. Keep his mind alert. Keep his health safe. No health crisis can dismantle our faith in You. Thank You, Father, for allowing us to witness Your mercy and grace every single day. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
📖 Deuteronomy 31:6
"Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you."
Prayer for Guidance in Keeping the Family Together
Heavenly Father, we thank You for keeping our family intact and at peace. We celebrate the works of Your miraculous power over us. You have kept this household strong, and we were able to overcome storms because You have blessed our family in Your mysterious ways. Father, continue to guide us, your children, to cultivate the spirit of love and the value of family. Guide us, parents, in nurturing our children, so that they may grow in faith and remain family-oriented. Remain in the hearts of each one, Lord, so that we will always be reminded of kindness, of virtues that will keep our family united. No worries, problems, and circumstances can affect this household. This we declare in Your Name, Lord, Amen.
📖 Psalm 121:7-8
"The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul. The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in from this time forth, and even forevermore."
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Prayer Points for Family Protection and Guidance
Use these prayer points to guide your personal prayer time:
- Pray for divine protection over every family member from physical harm, accidents, and danger
- Ask God to grant wisdom to parents in making important decisions for the family
- Pray for healing and divine health for all family members, especially those facing health challenges
- Ask God to bring resolution and peace to any conflicts or misunderstandings within the family
- Pray for God's guidance in maintaining unity and keeping the family together during difficult times
- Ask the Lord to place His angels around your household to guard and protect day and night
- Pray for financial provision and stability to meet all family needs
- Ask God to help family members grow in love, patience, and understanding toward one another
- Pray for protection of family members' minds from anxiety, fear, and negative influences
- Ask God to establish His presence as the foundation and center of your home
- Pray for spiritual growth and strengthening of faith for each family member
- Ask God to give discernment in protecting children from harmful influences and relationships
- Pray for restoration of broken relationships within extended family members
- Ask the Lord to guide communication within the family, promoting honesty and kindness
- Pray for God's supernatural intervention in resolving persistent family problems and challenges
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Bible Verses for Family Protection and Guidance
Find strength and comfort in these scriptures:
Psalm 91:10-11
"No evil shall befall you, nor shall any plague come near your dwelling; for He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways."
Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths."
Joshua 24:15
"And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."
Psalm 127:1
"Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain."
Proverbs 22:6
"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it."
Deuteronomy 31:6
"Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you."
Psalm 121:7-8
"The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul. The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in from this time forth, and even forevermore."
Proverbs 15:1
"A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."
Ephesians 6:4
"And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord."
Colossians 3:13-14
"Bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection."