A Prayer Before Driving
A short prayer of protection to pray before driving — covering yourself and the road ahead in the blood of Jesus and asking for angels to guard your journey.
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V. Our help is in the name ✝ of the Lord.
R. Who has made heaven and earth.
V. The Lord be with you.
R. And with your spirit.
In Jesus ✝ name, I cover myself in the blood of Jesus. I cover this vehicle and the road I travel in the blood of Jesus. I take authority and dominion over all animals and demons of the road so they do not cross my path. I dispatch angels ahead of me to protect me.
Helper
- Use the Praying Alone / Praying Together switch at the top to read this prayer in the singular or plural, depending on who is traveling.
- The ✝ marks a moment traditionally accompanied by tracing the Sign of the Cross.
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