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    Bible Verses About Family When Traveling or Going on a Trip

    When you're traveling or going on a trip, the Bible's wisdom about family becomes deeply personal. These carefully selected KJV scriptures bring together God's timeless truth about family with the specific comfort and guidance you need when traveling or going on a trip. Let these verses anchor your heart in faith.

    18 Scriptures About Family for Traveling or Going on a Trip

    "Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward."

    "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

    "Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth."

    "And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up."

    "Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged."

    "And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."

    "Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers."

    "But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel."

    "Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her."

    "Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee."

    "The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore."

    "Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble."

    "For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways."

    "The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace."

    "For ye shall not go out with haste, nor go by flight: for the Lord will go before you; and the God of Israel will be your rereward."

    "The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore."

    "And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest."

    "And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land."

    A Prayer for Family When Traveling or Going on a Trip

    Lord, go before me on this journey. Protect me and my loved ones — on the roads, in the air, in unfamiliar places. Give wisdom to drivers and pilots, watchfulness to those around us, and peace to anxious hearts. Keep us from harm and trouble we cannot see. Refresh us along the way, and bring us safely to our destination and back home again. Thank You that Your presence goes with us and never leaves. In Jesus' name, Amen.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What does the Bible say about family when traveling or going on a trip?

    The Bible offers many verses about family that are especially meaningful when traveling or going on a trip. Key scriptures include Psalm 127:3, Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 6:1-3, which remind us of God's faithfulness.

    What is the best Bible verse about family for someone traveling or going on a trip?

    Psalm 127:3 is a powerful verse: "Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.…" This verse speaks directly to those seeking family during this season.

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