Psalm 16 – God is my refuge

Psalm 18 – The Lord rescues me

Psalm 27 – The Lord is my light

Psalm 46 – God is our fortress

Psalm 91 – Under His wings

Psalm 121 – The Lord watches over you

Psalm 124 – If not for the Lord

Psalm 138 – He preserves my life

Prayers for each night:

Day 1 — Noah (Genesis 8–9)

Prayer:
Lord God, on this first day we remember Noah, whom You preserved through the waters of destruction. As You brought him safely into a new world washed clean, preserve us in Your covenant mercy. In these days of Advent, teach us to wait in faith as Noah waited for the dove’s return. Strengthen and shelter Your people around the world who face hatred and violence for bearing Your Name. As You set Your bow in the clouds as a pledge of protection, set Your promise of preservation over all who suffer. Keep Your persecuted Church dry in the floodwaters of evil, and let Your faithfulness shine like a rainbow of hope. Amen.

Day 2 — Joseph (Genesis 50)

Prayer:
Merciful Father, today we remember Joseph, preserved through betrayal, slavery, and imprisonment so that many might live. Remind us that what others mean for evil, You turn for good. In this season of Hanukkah and Advent, let the light of Your providence strengthen us in dark places. Preserve believers who endure injustice for the sake of Christ; give them Joseph’s courage, Joseph’s forgiveness, and Joseph’s confidence in Your sovereign hand. Let Your preserving love feed the hungry, rescue the broken, and shine through those who suffer for Your Name. Amen.

Day 3 — Israel at the Red Sea (Exodus 14–15)

Prayer:
Mighty Deliverer, we remember Israel hemmed in at the Red Sea—trapped, terrified, and powerless—yet wonderfully preserved by Your outstretched arm. As You split the sea and made a path where none existed, make a way today for Your persecuted people. Stand between them and those who hate them. Be their pillar of fire in the night. As we celebrate the Feast of Dedication and the coming of Christ, dedicate our hearts again to trust You when we cannot see the path ahead. Let the song of Moses and Miriam become the song of all who endure for Christ: “The Lord is my strength and my song.” Amen.

Day 4 — Elijah in Famine (1 Kings 17)

Prayer:
Faithful Provider, we remember Elijah sustained by ravens and a widow in the midst of famine. You preserved him when the land was dry, the food was scarce, and the enemies were many. So preserve Your persecuted Church today. Feed them as You fed Elijah. Shelter them as You sheltered Your prophet. Let their jars of faith not run empty and their lamps not go dark. In this season of lights, keep burning the flame of hope that cannot be extinguished by persecution, famine, or fear. You are the God who keeps Your own. Amen.

Day 5 — Daniel in the Lions’ Den (Daniel 6)

Prayer:
O God who shut the lions’ mouths, we remember Daniel, preserved in the darkness because he refused to stop praying. Give us such steadfast courage in a world that demands silence. Preserve Your people in lands where prayer is punished and faith is forbidden. Send angels to stand guard over them as You did for Daniel. Let the darkness of their suffering become the place where Your glory shines. In this season when we rejoice that the Light has come, preserve all who kneel before You and face the lions for Christ’s sake. Amen.

Day 6 — Esther and the Jews (Esther 9)

Prayer:
God of hidden providence, we remember Esther and the deliverance You worked through her courage. When the enemy plotted destruction, You preserved Your people and turned mourning into feasting. Remember today those who are hunted, hated, or threatened for following Jesus. Raise up modern Esthers—bold believers, wise leaders, courageous advocates. As we honor the rededication of the Temple at Hanukkah, rededicate us to stand for Your people wherever darkness rises. Make Your Church a shield to the vulnerable and a light in the face of every Haman. Amen.

Day 7 — The Remnant Preserved (Isaiah 10:20–22)

Prayer:
Holy One of Israel, today we remember Your promise that though judgment falls, You always preserve a remnant. In every generation You keep a people for Yourself—small but faithful, wounded yet upheld. Preserve Your remnant around the world today, especially where persecution is fiercest. Let them lean not on worldly powers but on the Lord alone. Strengthen their faith like a mighty oak rooted in Your promises. In this season of Advent and Dedication, remind us that You always keep a people to bear Your light. May we be counted among them. Amen.

Day 8 — The Birth of Christ Despite Herod (Matthew 2)

Prayer:
Lord of Life, on this final day we remember how You preserved the Christ Child from Herod’s fury. No tyrant, decree, or sword could extinguish the Light of the World. Preserve all who suffer under cruel rulers today. Protect the innocent. Hide the vulnerable. Strengthen those who must flee for safety as the Holy Family once fled to Egypt. In this season of Hanukkah and Advent, reassure us that the darkness cannot overcome the true Light. Preserve Your people as You preserved Your Son, and let the hope of Christ break into every persecuted and fearful place. Amen.