Traditional Jewish prayer for a traveler that you can adapt

Traditional Jewish prayer for a traveler that you can adapt

During my decades as a Christian, I have sometimes heard requests for traveling mercies. This especially happens when a person is going on a long journey or for a short term mission team. 

I understand the needs for prayers in general and especially when there are so many unknowns while traveling.  

Things could go very good or very bad. Amazing experiences could be enjoyed along the way. Or luggage could be seriously delayed. 

I have heard of those who prayed for divine appointments and then God put them next to a person on a plane flight that needed exactly what they had to offer.

What follows is the English translation of a traditional Jewish prayer. At the link is the original Hebrew in text and audio. 

This can be prayed by any Christian just as it is written. The essential factor is to have genuine faith in God during the time of praying. Expect God to hear and answer. The words alone are not magic. 

Such written prayers are handy vehicles to carry a message to God who will answer in His ways and in His timing.

Also, like the traditional Lord's Prayer, this can be used as a template to inspire and guide more prayers. 

Traveler’s Prayer in English Translation

May it be Your will, Lord, our God and the God of our ancestors, that You lead us toward peace, guide our footsteps toward peace, and make us reach our desired destination for life, gladness, and peace. May You rescue us from the hand of every foe, ambush along the way, and from all manner of punishments that assemble to come to earth. May You send blessing in our handiwork, and grant us grace, kindness, and mercy in Your eyes and in the eyes of all who see us. May You hear the sound of our humble request because You are God Who hears prayer requests. Blessed are You, Lord, Who hears prayer.

https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/tefilat-haderekh-the-travelers-prayer/ 

If you like that then also consider this traditional prayer for a sick person that can be prayed as written or adapted.

https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/mi-sheberakh-may-the-one-who-blessed/ 

At that link, there are those who sing it in Hebrew. 

Shalom

John