An Anxious’ Traveller's Prayer Guide

With the holidays approaching, many people will be traveling far and wide to visit friends and loved ones. This time of the year is full of cheer, excitement, and celebration of the Lord. For some, this can be a time filled with fear, especially for those who have a hard time flying or traveling long distances. Luckily there are many prayers for travel anxiety to help us get through these worrisome times! The Lord calls us not to fear and to trust in him and his plan in situations like these. Read on to learn some of our favorite traveling prayers to help ease your mind in these times and help your trip go as smoothly as possible.

Prayer For a Safe Flight

This traveling prayer can be said any time leading up to a flight or on the plane itself to ease your mind and anxiety about the flight that so many of us have. Recite this travel prayer one time or as many times as you’d like!

“Dear Lord, I know that you are in control of everything in this earthly world of ours. From the ground to the skies, I know that everything goes according to your plan. I pray that this flight I am about to take goes smoothly and arrives safely at our destination. I understand that nothing is possible without you and I thank you for giving me the ability to take this trip in the first place. I pray that you can ease my mind throughout this flight and remind me to be assured that you are in control and your will be done. In Jesus’ name, amen,”

This prayer for a safe trip should help give you the strength to know that God is in control. Not only of the flight you are going to take but in control of everything in our lives!

Road Trip Prayer For Travel Anxiety

There can be many fears involved with a long family or solo road trip. Not only do you wish for a safe trip, but you also hope that it is enjoyable and everyone creates fond memories with friends and family. Here is a prayer for a safe trip as well as a fun and memorable one!

“Dear Lord, As we are about to embark on this journey I pray that you will remind us to focus on the positives and not worry about the negatives. Please help us remember that you blessed us with family members that we can spend time with while so many others do not share that same fortune as us. Please help us to stay safe on this trip as we travel far. Help guide our actions to glorify you and to treat our friends and family with a loving and forgiving heart. Without you, this trip would not be possible and I am so appreciative of that. In God’s name, amen.”

Say this prayer for travel anxiety to find peace and to focus on the good and less on the bad! All trips have some sort of bump in the road whether it is small or big, but that does not mean you have to let it ruin everything! Appreciate your friends and loved ones and thank God that he placed them in your life.

Prayer For a Loved One Traveling To Visit You

Travel anxiety doesn’t always occur when you are the one traveling. Sometimes you may get worried for the safety of your loved one who is traveling to see you. Say this short and sweet prayer when you are hoping for the safe travels of a visitor.

“Dear Heavenly Father, please keep (name of visitor/s) safe while on his journey here. I am so blessed to be able to spend time with them and blessed that you placed them in my life. Watch over them as they travel to our home and please bless the time we get to spend together. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.”

This prayer for a safe trip is a great way to ask for protection over a loved one as well as show God your appreciation for the time that you get to spend with them!

General Prayer For Travel Anxiety

This prayer is a general one that you can say any time you embark on a trip, whether it is a flight, car ride, or something else. Say this any time you feel those worrisome thoughts creep into your head and you are in need of reassurance.

“Dear Lord, although I am experiencing fear right now, I know that you are with me. Please guide my steps and my actions to honor you along this journey and to remember that you are always with me. You are in control and I trust in your plan. Please keep me and my family/friends safe on this trip and to remember to have fun. All glory to you, amen.”

St. Patrick’s Guild hopes that these prayers for travel anxiety give you the peace of mind to enjoy your trip and not let it be filled with fear! If you would like to see what prayer books that St. Patrick’s Guild has to offer, then check out our prayer and devotional book collection! We are sure there is something that you will love.