A Prayer for protection

We are living in dangerous times. No doubt about it. The Bible warned and foretold of the last days. But as a child of God, you don't have to live in fear.
​"And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet." (Matthew 24: 6)
​We don't have to be troubled or afraid. We are covered! When Jesus was beaten and crucified for our sins it was a complete work. When He died on the cross and rose from the dead, He SAVED us. Salvation is more than just not going to hell when we leave this earth. The word "salvation" when used in the Bible is translated from the word "sozo".
Sozo means: to save, keep safe and sound, to deliver, to protect, to heal, preserve, to restore to health, to rescue from danger or destruction, to do well, and to make whole.
​Jesus' finished work on the cross provided all of this for us. I like to think of it as a "benefits package". When you start a new job you often ask about or you are presented with a benefits package which usually includes healthcare or other incentives. It is the same when you become born again and start your new life in Christ.
​Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's. (Psalms 103: 1-5)
Don't forget your benefits package! Jesus died to give it to you. Don't leave it on the table. Receive it!
​How do you receive it? You speak the Word of God. You agree with God. You activate, or make active the Word of God in your life. Let's pray Psalm 91, a psalm of protection, over our lives today. Let's make this prayer confession:
​Father God, I dwell in Your Presence, in the shelter of the Most High and under the shadow of the Almighty, whose power no enemy can withstand. I will say of the Lord: You are my refuge. I trust in You and I am safe. You rescue me from hidden traps and shield me from deadly hazards. You protect me and Your arms fend off all harm. I will not fear! I will not fear the terrors of the night, nor bullets that are shot. I do not fear disease that stalks in darkness, nor destruction, disaster, or sudden death. A thousand may fall at my side, ten thousand at my right hand but it shall not come near ME! I will stand untouched. Harm can't even graze me or my family. No evil will befall me, neither will any plague come near my dwellings. Father, thank You for giving Your angels charge over me to keep me and protect me wherever I go. Devil, you are under my feet! You have no power over me! I set my love upon You Lord. My security is in You. You place me in high places of authority and honor because I call on You. I acknowledge You and I thank You that You give me a long life and a satisfying life and You let me see Your salvation. Father, I thank You for loving me and my family and for the blood that Jesus shed for me. I plead that precious Blood over me and my family and I receive all that You have provided for me. It's in the matchless Name of Jesus I pray. Amen.