These safety prayers for truck drivers are meant for you as you pray for your loved ones. Along with 13 original prayers for you to use, we have provided you with some valuable tips for when you are worried about your special someone on the road.
Personally, I experience many of these situations daily, as my husband is a truck driver. I have said prayers over and over like these. It’s important to pray about everything. Not only does it keep you calmer, knowing you have left things in the Lord’s hands, but you also keep them safe.
So, what are you waiting for? Dive in! Say the prayers that are most relevant to you and your situation. We have quite a variety of prayers for truck drivers.
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Safety Prayers for Truck Drivers
This is a variety of safety prayers for truck drivers. The reason for the variety is that each truck driver is different. Some are new to the world of driving, and others drive daily. I hope you enjoy the mixture of prayers!
Prayers for Truck Drivers Who Are New Drivers
Truck drivers new to the job can make a person very worried. We think of all the bad things that could happen to them, or we wonder if other drivers will act crazy and hurt our loved ones. Put prayer first. Say these prayers for truck drivers to build your confidence and self-control.
Dearest Heavenly Father,
My loved one is new to the road as a truck driver. I pray for safety, reliance, and Your ever-protective hand to stay on him/her. Please bless me as I pray for them, not knowing what to do from afar. May my words be pleasing to You. May his or her actions be pleasing to You.
Amen
Dear God,
Someone special to me is driving for the first time as a truck driver. I am scared and worried about them. Please give me peace and a sense of calm.
Thank You,
Amen
Precious Jesus,
I need patience and understanding right now. They are out there as a new driver, and there is nothing I can do to physically protect them outside of prayer. Please bless me with what I need to calm down and trust You as I should and can! You keep all promises. Give me the energy and wisdom, please, to just sit down and read the Bible, trusting You every word and step I take.
Amen
Related: 25 Easy Ways to Improve Your Patience and Understanding
Prayers for Truck Drivers With a New Route
When a truck driver gets a new route, they will likely go into unknown territory, which can cause frustration and anxiety. Keep them grounded with your prayers.
Dear Lord,
My [spouse] is a truck driver with a new route. I am concerned about their safety, even though I know Your loving hand is always watching over us. Give me strength, please, to trust You when I am weak.
In Your Name,
Amen
Lord,
Someone who means a lot to me is driving in a new area today. I want them to stay safe, and if that is not Your Will, I ask for strength for myself for whatever Your future holds for us.
Thank You,
Amen
That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. – 2 Corinthians 12:10
Prayers for Truck Drivers Who Drive Daily
Often, when we do something daily, we make more mistakes. That’s because we’ve done it so many times that we are in “auto” mode. Cover your loved one in prayers, asking for a newfound alertness.
God,
I come here on my knees because You are the LORD Almighty! I trust You fully to take care of my truck driver, who drives to help support us day after day. Please give him a sense of alertness for the road and wisdom to make the right driving decisions.
Thank You,
Amen
Dear Heavenly Father,
My brother or sister in Christ is on the road, running their daily route. I know that I have nothing to worry about, because they are in Your hands. In Philippians 4:6, You tell us to pray about EVERYTHING, and their safety is on my mind. You are such a gracious God.
Amen
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. – Philippians 4:6
Prayers for Truck Drivers Who Are “Over The Road” (OTR)
On the Road (OTR) drivers are those who do not come home every night. This can be hard on the loved ones who are left at home. Be sure to pray for yourself at these times, too!
LORD,
I am praying for a truck driver who is an OTR driver. It is often scary not knowing for sure where he or she is. It can also give me anxiety to think they will not be home every night. Please guide these fears and negative feelings toward Your Will.
In Your Name,
Amen
God,
Please remind me to trust You always. Put any fears at bay. Teach me Your Will for our lives and how to live in a way that is godly. When someone is on the road for a long period of time, all sorts of negative thoughts or circumstances can enter one’s mind. Keep me grounded in You.
Thank You,
Amen
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing, and perfect will. – Romans 12:2
Prayers for Truck Drivers In Traffic
The prayers for truck drivers in traffic are aimed at those loved ones who are stuck behind a long line of cars. Boredom and frustration can settle at times like these. Keep them safely in your prayers.
Dear God,
When I worry because my loved one is in traffic, wrap Your loving arms around me and remind me that You will never leave my side. Remind me that You are in complete control of what happens to him or her. You, in fact, have a grand plan for our entire lives. Keep me hopeful of the future.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen
Lord,
My truck driver is in traffic. I just want to ask for their safety and protection from any crazy drivers. I know that we are all Your children, but some of us have gone astray and do things our own way rather than trusting You. Those crazy drivers think they are smarter than they are. Give my truck driver an alert attitude to watch out for those drivers who might cause an accident.
In Your Name,
Amen
We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all. – Isaiah 53:6
Prayers for Truck Drivers In Bad Weather
Praying the prayers for truck drivers in bad weather is smart because bad weather can be quite unpredictable. It is all in God’s hands. Trust Him, but also pray often for the safety of your loved one.
Dear God,
Someone special to me is driving in bad weather. I know everything is part of Your Will, but we do tend to be scared at times like these, especially when we have someone who is driving. Please keep them safe and ease our fears. Give us a calm like no other, trusting that You will protect us in good weather and bad.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen
Dear Heavenly Father,
I come to You today to pray for someone who is a truck driver. He or she is currently driving in bad weather, and I would like to pray for their safety and protection. Remind them of the rules they learned about driving in these conditions. Along with wisdom, I pray for the roads to clear up and for them to reach their destination in a safe manner.
In Your Son’s Holy Name,
Amen
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. – James 1:5
More Ways to Protect Your Loved One
Prayers for truck drivers are great to protect your loved one, but what happens after you say them? Here are a few things that might help.
#1. Don’t let worry consume you.
Allowing yourself to worry too much can cause a number of health problems, from mental to physical and everything in between. It can cause you to age prematurely, giving you wrinkles and other kinds of worry lines. You might even gain weight if you use food as a crutch.
Do not worry!
#2. Hug and say that you love them before leaving each other.
You don’t need to do this because you might never see them again. Rather, do it so that when the two of you are apart, you will feel the comfort of that loving touch before they go on the road. Plus, they will always remember that they are loved at home.
Love one another!
#3. Stay busy.
I find that staying busy is an excellent way to avoid anxiety, unnecessary worries, and frustration. You can stay busy by volunteering at an animal shelter, learning how to knit or crochet, or playing a team sport like pickleball.
Keep your worries behind you by staying busy!
#4. Connect with Others.
Being around like-minded individuals can keep your mind occupied so that you do not worry about your truck driver. Spend time making new friends. Keep busy with others doing something fun!
Find new ways to connect with others!
#5. Stay in the Word.
Join a Bible study. Often, you can find many studies going on at churches near you. If you don’t go to church, look on Facebook or LinkedIn for people who offer Bible studies in their homes. You can also do a Bible study to dig deeper into the Bible on your own.
Studying the Bible on your own is very rewarding!
Conclusion
As you pray safety prayers for truck drivers and do things to protect your loved one when he or she is on the road, remember to put God first. You do not always have to ask for things. Often, comfort is found in praising God for who He is! Which prayer is your favorite? Leave a comment!
Putting God first will transform your life!
