A Prayer about Protection from Enemies

God of Justice,

We join David in Psalm 17, 

asking you to hear our prayers against the enemy and any tools 

he may use on this earth in his plans of attack.

For those who have been betrayed, marginalized, treated unfairly, 

you have given us words to pray: 

“Wondrously show your steadfast love, 

O Savior of those who seek refuge 

from their adversaries at your right hand” (Psalm 17:7).

Even on the days when it seems like you don’t hear our prayers, 

remind us that you have heard them, 

that you have already begun 

to show us your steadfast love; 

you have already sent the refuge 

that will hide us in the “shadow of your wings,” 

Jesus, our compassionate protector.

Even on the days 

when it feels like “deadly enemies surround” us (Psalm 17:9), 

draw our eyes to look for the day 

when David’s words will come true for us, 

“As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness; 

when I awake, I shall be satisfied with your likeness” (Psalm 17:15).

In the name of the Savior who is our safe place.

Amen.