A Prayer That Protects You From What Isn’t Sent By Jesus

Jesus,

You know what belongs in my life and what doesn’t. You see the things that look good on the surface but would weigh heavy on my spirit. You see the people who mean well but aren’t meant for the journey ahead. And you see the situations I’m tempted to step into before I’m ready or before I’ve prayed. So today, I’m asking you to protect me from anything you didn’t send.

If something isn’t aligned with your plan for me, don’t let it have space in my heart. If a relationship would pull me away from peace, let it fade. If an opportunity would drain me more than it grows me, close it gently. And if I’m holding onto something you never asked me to carry, give me the strength to release it without fear.

But when something is from you, let it be steady. Let it bring clarity instead of confusion. Let it feel like alignment, not anxiety. Let it draw me closer to who you are shaping me to be — not back into old versions of myself I’ve already healed from.

I trust you, Jesus. I trust your “no” as much as your “yes.” I trust that anything not sent by you is something I’m better off without, even if I won’t understand why until later.

Amen.