No matter what your religious beliefs are, Easter is a time to pause and reflect on the past year. Whether you celebrate Easter or not, here are some prayerful thoughts to share on this holiest of Christian holidays.
Easter Sunday Prayers
Thank You, Lord, that in Your life and death and glorious resurrection, the great enemy has been defeated—sin, death and evil. You have launched a new creation and we can be a part of it
Dr. Derwin L. Gray
Lord, how can we ever thank You enough? You endured more pain, more shame, more sorrow, more grief than we can possibly fathom. Help us remember why You gave Your life. Because of love. Because of mercy. Because we desperately need them both. In Jesus’ Name, Amen
Liz Curtis Higgs
Lord, how can we ever thank You enough? You endured more pain, more shame, more sorrow, more grief than we can possibly fathom. Help us remember why You gave Your life. Because of love. Because of mercy. Because we desperately need them both. In Jesus’ Name, Amen
Liz Curtis Higgs
Lord, I thank You for Your sacrifice on the cross and I thank You for Your resurrection from the tomb, and God, I pray that this truth becomes alive in every person’s heart today, that people stand up and respond to Your truth, saying, ‘Jesus, I thank You for what You did. God, I lay down my old self, I step into my new self—resurrect me today
Sadie Robertson Huff
Our Father, we thank You for giving us what we need to know which is that Your son rose from the dead, and that we can know Him personally, not just as a dead prophet or teacher, but as a living Savior and that we can hear His voice speaking to us, calling us by name, giving us His love
Tim Keller
God, thank You, for sending Jesus and making a way in the middle just for me. Today, I give You my life. I turn from everything that’s not like You, and I turn to You. God, heal me, deliver me, change me from the inside out
Michael Todd
Father, I thank You for the resurrection power of the Lord Jesus Christ. Father, it is good news, it is good news. We just take a moment right now to just thank You. Thank You, Lord Jesus, that You not only died on the cross for our sins, but You rose again from the dead so that we could have a victorious, overcoming, Christian life here on earth as it is in heaven. Father, let everyone walk in the power of that resurrection truth. I pray in Jesus’ name, Amen
Christine Caine
Closing Prayer for Easter Sunday 2022
On Easter Sunday, Christians around the world celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. One of the most important prayers in Christianity is the “Lord’s Prayer.” This prayer is recited by Christians at various points throughout the day as an act of remembrance and thanksgiving. Closing prayer for Easter Sunday is a popular way for Christians to reflect on what has been experienced during the service.
He has risen.’ God, the fact that Jesus is risen should lift my head, my heart and my attitude. Help me to live today as if I really believe this with every part of my life
Lysa TerKeurst
God, I pray for those of us who already call ourselves followers, that we would be surprised anew today that You are still rolling stones, that You are still working new life out of death, that You are working in dark places to bring about resurrection—not apart from death, but in the midst of it, that in the midst of darkness You are bringing light and life
Ike Miller
Lord, thank You for Your body and Your blood that is Your life that was given for me, for all of mankind, desiring all to be saved and all to be victorious. Thank You that we are now looking at an empty tomb because we have a living, risen Savior
Tony Evans
Communion Prayer for Easter Sunday 2022
The Easter season is a time of reflection and celebration. One way to celebrate Easter is by participating in communion. Communion is a sacrament that originates from the Holy Eucharist. The Easter season is a time of reflection and celebration. One way to celebrate Easter is by participating in communion. Communion is a sacrament that originates from the Holy Eucharist. It signifies that we are part of the Church and we are sharing in Jesus’ death, resurrection, and ascension.
Easter Sunday Family Prayer 2022
Easter Sunday is a time to come together as a family and pray. It is a time to reflect on the Easter story and to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. As we gather around the dinner table or in our prayer rooms, let us remember to pray for each other and for the world. Let us also remember to give thanks for all the blessings that we have received. Happy Easter!
Easter Sunday is a time to reflect on the past year and give thanks for the blessings that have been bestowed upon us. It is also a time to look forward to the future and pray for guidance and strength. These prayers provide a starting point for personal reflection and can be adapted to fit your own needs. Happy Easter.
