Ioften wondered if there’s a prayer suitable for setting off for a journey or adventure. As I am not English native speaker, I pray in my mother tongue, but people from all over the world travel for ages and it seems that our fears remain the same.
What you can find below is a compilation of a few prayers I found online. You can pray by saying one (or more) of them, or combine favorite parts of different prayers into your own, personal one, as I do. Everything is up to you
Simple Prayers for A Safe Journey
(simple, straight from the heart, easy to remember – I like them most)
„In the name of God I go on this journey. May God the Father be with me, God the Son protect me, and God the Holy Ghost be by my side. Amen.„
„Lord, be our guide and our protector
on the journey we are about to take.
Watch over us.
Protect us from accidents.
Keep us free from harm to body and soul.
Lord, support us with Your grace when we are tired.
Help us be patient in any trouble which may come our way.
Keep us always mindful of Your presence and love.
Amen.„
A Prayer Addressed to Guardian Angel
„My holy angel guardian, ask the Lord to bless the journey which I undertake, that it may profit the health of my soul and body; that I may reach its end; and that, returning safe and sound, I may find all at home in good health. Do thou guard, guide, and preserve us. Amen.”
Roman Catholic Prayer
„O Almighty and merciful God, who has commissioned your angels to guide and protect us, may they be our companions from our setting out until our return. Clothe us with their invisible protection; keep from us all danger of collision, of fire, of explosion, of falling; and finally,having preserved us from all evil, and especially from sin, guide us to our heavenly home. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.”
Orthodox Christian Prayer
„Be mindful, O Lord, of those who travel by land, by sea, and by air; of the old and young, the sick, the suffering, the sorrowing, the afflicted, the captives, the needy and the poor; and upon them all send forth Thy mercies, for Thou art the Giver of all good things. Amen.”
Anglican Prayer
„O God, our heavenly Father, whose glory fills the whole creation, and whose presence we find wherever we go: preserve those who travel; surround them with your loving care; protect them from every danger; and bring them in safety to their journey’s end; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”
Jewish Wayfarer’s Prayer
„May it be Your will, o Lord, our God and the God of our ancestors, that You lead us toward peace, guide our footsteps toward peace, and make us reach our desired destination for life, gladness, and peace. May You rescue us from the hand of every foe, ambush along the way, and from all manner of punishments that assemble to come to earth. May You send blessing in our handiwork, and grant us grace, kindness, and mercy in Your eyes and in the eyes of all who see us. May You hear the sound of our humble request because You are God Who hears prayer requests.
Blessed are You, our Lord, Who hears prayer. Amen.”
Irish Blessings for Those Who Travel
„May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields and,
Until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.”„May God grant you always…
A sunbeam to warm you,
A moonbeam to charm you,
A sheltering angel, so nothing can harm you.”„May the Saints protect you
And bless you today
And may troubles ignore you
Each step of the way.”„God be on your road every way you go.”
Prayers for Someone Else’s Safe Travel
„Dear God, I’m praying for the safe travel of (…), please guide & protect her/him that she/he may reach her/his destination safe. I’m praying also for the pilot of the plane – give him the presence of mind that he may able to do his duty and responsibilities for their safety as they travel. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.”
„May God in heaven protect you on the way to […] and may His angel accompany you.”
Travel with God
A Prayer for Peaceful Journeys
“Gracious God, as I embark on this journey, I entrust myself to Your care. Shield me from danger and keep my spirit tranquil amidst the uncertainties of travel. Grant me the wisdom to navigate my path with grace and the strength to face any challenge with calmness and resilience. May this journey not only bring me to my physical destination but also closer to the peace and serenity You offer. Guide my steps, O Lord, and let me move under the canopy of Your protection, knowing that You are with me every step of the way. In Your name, I pray. Amen.”
A Prayer for Exploration and Discovery
“Heavenly Father, as I set off on this adventure, open my eyes to the beauty and mysteries of Your creation. Help me to see the world through Your eyes, appreciating the diversity of life and the splendor of nature. Guard me on my journey, and provide me safe passage through unknown lands. May this experience enrich my soul, broaden my understanding, and fill me with gratitude for the wonders that lie beyond my doorstep. Bless this journey with moments of awe and discovery, and return me home with a heart full of new insights and joyous memories. In Your loving kindness, hear my prayer. Amen.”