For many years now, I have kept this prayer in my wallet. It is handwritten on a piece of paper, copied from the Bible. I have also stashed a copy of the same prayer in my husband and children’s wallets, but I guess I have to check if they still have it with them now.
If you notice in the Holy Bible, the Psalms are prayers in verse form, most of which are really meant to be sung. Each Psalm, I believe, is intended for particular petitions or intentions. Psalm 23, for instance, is for provision – a prayer for people who are suffering from material hardships in life.
Psalm 91 on the other hand, if for protection.
Incidentally, this is my 200th post. And my way of celebrating this occasion is by sharing this prayer to all of you.
Psalm 91 – GOD IS OUR PROTECTOR
Whoever goes to the Lord for safety, whoever remains under the protection of the Almighty, can say to him,
“You are my defender and protector;
You are my God, in you I trust.”
He will keep you safe from all hidden dangers and from all deadly diseases.
He will cover you with his wings;
You will be safe in his care;
His faithfulness will protect and defend you.
You need not fear any dangers at night or sudden attacks during the day or the plagues that strike in the dark or the evils that kill in daylight.
A thousand may fall dead beside you, ten thousand all around you, but you will not be harmed.
You will look and see how the wicked are punished.
You have made the Lord your defender, the Most High your protector, and so no disaster will strike you, no violence will come near your home.
God will put his angels in charge of you to protect you wherever you go.
They will hold you up with their hands to keep you from hurting your feet on the stones.
You will trample down lions and snakes, fierce lions and poisonous snakes.
God says, “I will save those who love me and will protect those who acknowledge me as Lord.
When they call to me, I will answer them;
When they are in trouble, I will be with them.
I will rescue them and honor them.
I will reward them with long life;
I will save them.”
