Are you planning a long road trip, a flight or sea voyage? The following prayers remind us of God's love, care and protection when travelling. When the psalmist asks where he might go to be outside God's presence, he declares:


"Suppose I had wings
like the dawning day
and flew across the ocean.
Even then your powerful arm
would guide and protect me."
(Psalm 139:9-10, CEV)

Featured on this page are modern prayers for safe journeys, an ancient Irish prayer of protection (from "St Patrick's Breastplate") and a prayer message for the safe travel and return of loved ones (such as a husband or wife). There are also short quotes from the bible about travel and God's care.