#Prayers for protection

[fierysword]

Source: Swallow's Nest: A Feminine Reading of the Psalms by Marchiene Rienstra

1 When I call, answer me, O God of my integrity! Deliver me from my distress! Have mercy on me and hear my prayer. 2 O men, how long will you try to destroy my dignity? How long will you assault me with lust and continue to live a lie? 3 Know that God protects Her daughters! She hears when I call out for help! 4 Stop sinning, and repent with fear and trembling. Consult the depths of your own hearts in sacred silence. 5 Offer to God the sacrifices of integrity and respect for all. 6 Many women say, "Who can do us any good?" Let the light of Your face shine upon us, O God. 7 You fill my heart with a joy that is greater than the pleasure of those stuffed with the best food and drink. 8 In peace I will lie down and sleep. For in You, Shaddai, I dwell in safety.

Possible uses of this psalm:

Alleviate insomnia (read along with a short prayer before bed)

Justice in court cases (read psalm several times by a blue candle and John the Conqueror Incense the night before a court appearance)

Restful and peaceful sleep

Change luck from bad to good

Prayer of praise and gratitude (v6-7)

Prayer for protection (v3,8)

Request blessings (v6-7)

1-2 are sourced from Power of the Psalms by Anna Riva, 3-4 from My New Everyday Prayer Book by Brother ADA

[t9595t95t]

Prayer for endangered species day. 🙏🏽

You deserve protection as do all the people. Much love.

[african-paradise-world]

https://africanparadiseworld.com/2020/10/11/powerful-prayers-against-enemies/

[lilimoon-draws]

Good Luck Charm 🗡️💕🐬

(inspired by Link in @desiperc's fic, The Widower. Took a few liberties tho ^^)

[khaire-traveler]

🌙🏹🌠 Keep My Pet Safe And Well 🩵🩹🐾

Artemis Pôtnia Therôn, Artemis Hêmerasia, Artemis Sôteira,

Artemis Queen of Beasts, Artemis the Soothing Goddess, Artemis Savior,

Queenly Goddess, hear my humble prayer. My pet is in distress - my best friend and family. You know well the loving bonds forged between animal and human, having your Sacred Hounds yourself. From one owner to another, I call upon your Divine aid in ensuring the health of my pet. Their pain is my pain, and their distress is my distress. I ask that you ease the pain they feel, Peace Bringer, and that you lift away all of their worries, Soft-handed Artemis. Take their heart in your healing hands, and mend it with all the love and kindness you can. Hold them in your capable arms, and gift them with safety in these difficult times. Please, Warm-hearted Goddess, I ask that you keep my pet under your watchful eye and unmatched care.

As I wish only good on my own pets, I wish only good on yours. May you spend your days running alongside your Sacred Hounds through fields of vibrant flowers. May you and them both delight in the triumph of a successful hunt together, each and every night. May a smile always be present on each of your faces, with the tongues of your Hounds lolling out carefree. Thank you, Sweet Artemis, for hearing my prayer. I am immensely grateful for the kindness you have given me. I love you, and I hope you are well for all your days, as you deserve to be.

Praised be the name Artemis! 🩵🏹🌙🐾

[the-fifteen-horsemen]

trump won. fuck.

Queer people across the USA, may the gods protect you. Trans, non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, etc. people, may Dionysos help you feel comfortable in your own skin. Gay, lesbian, bi, pan, etc. people, may Aphrodite help you never be ashamed of who you love. We will survive. We will not be silenced.

[thatsrightice]

“…one of my navigators came to me and said he could not get a parachute. Instead of staying at their section till the flyers took off, the officers and enlisted men in the equipment section locked up and left, and my navigator couldn't get a chute before a mission. Enraged, I took the young navigator in my jeep to the parachute shop, kicked the door to splinters, and took a parachute. Then I went to the Officers' Mess, chewed out the supply officer in front of his friends, and ordered him to go back and repair the door.”

Harry Crosby in his memoir, A Wing and a Prayer

[sukibenders]

Is it just me or does the way Hera is portrayed in the PJO/HOO series feel out of touch? By that I mean, while it plays into the idea of Hera's relationship with her husband's children and ideals of family, it seems like Rick just took that and ran with it without actually wanting to dive into those aspects and develop them more (ngl, his writing for his female characters, especially the goddesses, could use some work even if I do enjoy them). The reason Hera is the way she is with her husband's children is because she can't punish him [Zeus] directly due to him being more powerful (and the last time she turned against didn't he literally hang her from the sky)? And even while I'm not justifying her actions, there's a method to them, so why would she go after other random demigods like Percy and Annabeth? Or at least in a way that was written better than her falling into a trope (I enjoy this series with my heart, but the criticism about how the gods are written holds some value that shouldn't just be ignored either). Like, I don't know, it just feels like there was more that could've been done with her character instead of just immediately writing her off as the cruel, cold-hearted, evil stepmother (a trope that's overplayed, especially when not even bothering to give them any depth). I could write ideas, but then we'd be here all day.

[maryhale1]

How to protect yourself , your home and your family ❤️

[fierysword]

Source: Swallow's Nest: A Feminine Reading of the Psalms by Marchiene Rienstra

1 O God, my enemies multiply in number. So many keep coming against me! 2 They scornfully say, "God will never save her!" 3 But You, O God, are my wall of protection. I glory in You, and in Your strength hold my head high. 4 I cry loudly to You, and You answer me. 5 I lie down and sleep in safety. You keep watch over me until I wake again. 6 In spite of the violent people who surround me, I am not afraid, nor faint-hearted. 7 I know that You will rise up and save me, breaking the power of violence. 8 Salvation belongs to You, Shaddai! Your blessing abides with Your people.

Possible uses of this psalm:

Conquer all fears (read psalm by a red candle, focusing especially on verse 3)

Have a peaceful, safe, and rewarding day (repeat each morning, saying before and after "God, grant me a sympathetic heart, gentle words, and ready hands that I might help my neighbor in need. Amen.")

Relief from severe headache or back pain (don't use in place of conventional medical care)

Prayer for protection

1-2 are sourced from Power of the Psalms by Anna Riva, 3 from My New Everyday Prayer Book by Brother ADA

[t9595t95t]

Angel of God, my guardian dear,

to whom God’s love commits me here,

ever this day be at my side,

to light and guard, to rule and guide.

Amen.

[hanniedream]

[influencingforjohn]

Bible verses for protection

1. "The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore." (Psalm 121:7-8)

2. "You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance." (Psalm 32:7)

3. "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." (Psalm 46:1)

4. "The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe." (Proverbs 18:10)

5. "Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be frightened, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." (Isaiah 41:10)

6. "You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday." (Psalm 91:5-6)

7. "The Lord will protect you from all evil; he will keep your soul safe." (Psalm 121:7)

8. "Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken." (Psalm 55:22)

9. "The Lord is my rock, my refuge and my savior—my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge." (Psalm 18:2)

10. "And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:7)

Remember, God's protection is not limited to these verses, and His love and care for you are infinite. May these scriptures bring you comfort and peace!

[keysatthecrossroad]

I stand in the realm of Hekáte,

Hekáte is my shelter and my shield;

I am whole in the realm of Hekáte,

Hekáte is my haven and my home;

I am safe in the realm of Hekáte,

Hekáte is my solace and my strength.

Author Unknown

[biblically-accurate-butch]

Prayer for those who suffer: Victims of Genocide

Lord Have Mercy Lord Have Mercy Lord Have Mercy

Lord Come to their assistance, make haste to help them. Those who mourn. Those who cry. Those whose pain is far too much to bare. For those who live with no families left to hold. No mothers. No fathers. No children. Lord we pray to you that you shelter them from the evils of the world that seeks to harm them. That you bless their hearts. We ask you grant protection to those who live. Those who fight. and those imprisoned. We ask that you show mercy to us who watch. That you grant us opportunities to help and shelter: to protect and support.

Lord we ask that you hear our prayer. Grant these people in peace as there are many who suffer throughout the world. Sudan. Palestine. Democratic Republic of Congo. Papua New Guinea. and so so so many more places.

We pray for those who remain malnourished of their land and culture, and systematically occupied. We pray for their freedoms as well such as Puerto Rico, Hawaii and many many more places.

I pray for them and their safety. They are our brothers and sisters in humanity and I pray that you lend them your strength and protection. I pray for the Children, The orphans, The women, The widows, The grandparents who have out lived their offspring and their generations built, The men who lost their wives, The men who lost their children, The students robbed of education, The children robbed of their childhood, the people of this earth robbed of their lives.

I pray for Yemen, Lord, Lebanon, Lord, Ethiopia, Lord, Rwanda, Lord. as we know they too are in times of trial. Come to their Aid. And to the Aid of those all around the world who seek you, and need you.

Lord We Pray in your Holy Name

Amen

[bringthekingdom]