As humans, we all experience problems and trials. Not just the small things, like spilling our coffee or forgetting to reply to our mom’s text message. We experience big problems, such as prolonged illness and career struggles. What trials are you facing right now? Are you in need of protection? In this episode of the Things above podcast, James Bryan Smith shares the little-known story of Saint Patrick, who was taken by pirates and sold into slavery in Ireland where Christianity was not present. Following his release and return to his native England, Saint Patrick had a vision from God, who urged him to get ordained and serve as a missionary in Ireland. There, Saint Patrick converted thousands of Irish to Christianity and built several churches. During his time in the mission field, Saint Patrick wrote a prayer of protection that is commonly known as “St. Patrick’s Breastplate.” James Bryan Smith shares his version of that prayer and asks, “Are you in need of protection?” If so, this prayer can be a wonderful soul training exercise to help set your minds on things above.