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Easter Prayers

If you’re looking for short Easter prayers or dinner Easter prayers, or even some prayers for kids, here are a bunch of Easter prayers to send up to Heaven!

Related: Easter Bible Verses

Easter Prayers

Everyday in our Christian lives, we give it all to God: Our fears, our thanks, our thoughts. We do this by Prayer! Prayer is the way we talk to God and show Him that we see and feel and know he is working in our lives and our hearts.

Easter time is a time where we really owe a big ‘thank you’ to our Father for giving us the greatest gift–the gift of new life! He died on the cross for our sins and came back to life; what’s not to be thankful for?

How to Pray

Sometimes it’s hard to come up with the words to say. If you find yourself struggling to speak with God, then here are some tips to help you out:

  1. Invitation: Whether you’re in church, at dinner, or just with some friends and feel the need, invite others to pray with you! You can say something like “please join me in prayer” or “let’s bow our heads in prayer.” Feel the moment and the right invitation will come! Prayer isn’t a performance, and it’s perfectly acceptable to invite others to add in what might be on their minds and hearts.
  2. Opening: Prayers are often started (but not always!) in an obvious marker such as “O Lord,” “Dear God,” or “Our Heavenly Father.” Some people find it insincere to always start praying the same way. There’s nothing wrong with it, so long as the heart of your prayer is true.
  3. Body: There are no real rules to the body of a prayer. This can be anything from giving thanks for recent or upcoming blessings, seeking guidance in a matter, or sharing your worries or thoughts on something going on. Or you can be praying to simply send a smile up! The most important part of prayer is to have an open dialog with God. The rest is between you and Him!
  4. Closure: While prayers can go on forever if we really wanted to because He has a never-ending listening ear, prayers should be concluded with something that signals to everyone else that the prayer is ending, such as a simple “amen!”

Once you’ve been praying for a while, it gets easier to find a comfortable way to word your prayers and even lead in prayer for a large group of people! If you’re looking for some words to say for Easter, here are a bunch of Easter prayers for all ages!

Short Easter Prayers

Saying a quick prayer is better than not saying a prayer at all. For if we show our gratefulness for each and every blessing, more blessings will fill our hearts and lives. There’s is always opportunity to say a short prayer, even if it is silent. He will always hear your prayers! 

  • Heavenly Father, I thank you for this glorious day we call Easter, where we celebrate the resurrection of your Son, Jesus! Let us rejoice in you and not forget why we’re gathering on this Sunday. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen!
  • O Jesus, I pray that anyone who has not accepted you as their Lord and Savior will see the importance in you today and come through to you, Jesus. It is because of you that we have such a beautiful day. In your name I pray, Amen.
  • Thank you, Lord, for _______! Amen!
  • Lord, let your light surround those I love today and forevermore! Amen!
  • Dear God, we thank you for showing Your love for us on the cross, giving us the chance to have this glorious day. Amen!
  • Thank you, God, for Easter and this beautiful Spring day! Amen!
  • Father God, I pray that your love surrounds those whom I love on Earth, and those who have left to spend their eternity with You. Amen!
  • Lord, thank you for the gift of new life, the greatest gift of all! Amen!

Easter Prayers for Kids

Teaching kids prayer is an important step in showing them the ways of our faith. For younger kids, it’s a good idea to start out with a couple of fun prayers, while older children should already know the importance of giving thanks and understand talking to God.

  • O Lord, we thank you for being our Father and always keeping your promises! Amen!
  • Dear Jesus, we thank you for these eggs and all the special treats! We pray that everyone has a great day filled with special treats, too! Amen!
  • A Jelly Bean Prayer: Red is for the blood you gave, and black is for the empty grave. Yellow is for the shining sun, white is for the new life begun. Green is for the grass and trees and purple is for your majesty. Orange is for the edge of night, and pink is for the morning light. Amen!
  • May our bellies be as full as our hearts today, Father! Amen!

Easter Dinner Prayers

Each and every meal is a blessing from God! There are many people in this world who are not fortunate enough to have a nice, hot meal, let alone share one with people they love. So, while you’re staring down that table full of food on Easter afternoon, don’t neglect to say your grace and give thanks to Him for providing you with such a blessing!

  • The Lord’s Prayer: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
  • Dear God, We thank you for all the good food and the opportunity to gather with loved ones in celebration of you! We pray that nobody on this beautiful planet goes on an empty stomach, and most of all, feels full with you in their hearts! As we sit here feasting on this Easter dinner with each other, let us not forget why it is that we are celebrating this day, and let us rejoice in you for all the days to come! Amen.
  • Lord, our cups runneth over with your abundance. We thank you for the blessings of this bounty before us and pray that others experience your grace as we do today. We thank you for your sacrifice, and your triumph over death Lord. We don’t deserve the mercy you show, but thank you with every bit of us for it. This meal is in honor of you, and let us never forget that. Amen.
  • Lord, as we all sit here in front of this generous blessing of food, may you be with us, may your love fill us, and your blessings surround us, and may our worries be none. May the truth in your word find us at every turn. We thank you as we enjoy our dinner in your name. Amen!
  • Heavenly Father, We thank you for this delicious meal in a world where many sit in hunger, for our strong faith in you when many walk in fear, for friends and family when many are alone. Amen!

While prayers generally have an opening statement and closure, there really is no wrong way to talk to God. Always invite others to pray with you to help them give thanks as well! What matters most is that you say your prayers, especially on Easter. After all, He is the reason for this important day, and every single day to follow!

Family Reunion Prayers and Blessings

Many people turn to God through prayer to seek protection, strength, and answers to the problems in their life, or simply just to thank Him for all that He has provided. There is always a good time and place to pray, and that is anytime, anywhere; family reunions, included.

Saying a family reunion prayer is a great way to kick off the reunion by bringing the family together to talk to the unseen member in their family, God. It is also a nice way to conclude the family reunion and bid everyone safe travels. Of course, family reunion prayer is good for anything in between, including mealtime!

Whenever you decide to pray, it’s good to know what you would like to say ahead of time, almost like a speech to God. Of course, you can naturally let Him guide your voice to find the words to say in the moment, but if you are anything like me, you have a hard time saying anything in front of a crowd of people–even if you know each and every person!

Here, I have put together a few prayers for certain times during a family reunion. You may use these, if you wish, or use them as a guide to write your own.

Commencement Prayer

Saying a prayer to commence the family reunion can serve as a family reunion icebreaker as well by bringing the family together to pray to their common Father.

“Heavenly Father, I want to thank you for bringing us together today to start our much-needed family reunion. We asked to be brought close to one another and it was in you that we found the strength and resources to put this family reunion together. We ask that you shine your light unto the family while we rejoice in you, Father, and we thank you for guiding us all here safely, and for making this all possible. Without you, our family would not exist, this reunion would not be happening, and these feelings of sheer joy would not be felt. In Your name, we pray. AMEN!”

Mealtime Prayer

God is your provider, and should be thanked before a meal! Here is a nice prayer to say to Him before you dig into your plate:

“Father, we thank you for providing us with this meal while we can all be together enjoying each other’s company. Let us savor this meal while we bask in the light of the Holy Spirit, and feel what it means to be alive, well, and happy with our great family here today. With every bite and sip we take in, Lord, we thank you. In God’s name, we pray. Amen.”

Conclusion Prayer

After all has been said and done, what’s the best way to end the fun? With a family reunion prayer, of course!

“Dearest Heavenly Father, it is with the utmost happiness that we are here today, together, praying to you. We thank you for this time we were able to share together, as we cannot do it as often as we wish. One final thing we ask our you at this family reunion is to guide our family members safely on our trips back home, that you embrace us and keep us out of harm’s way. We love you, Father, and thank you again for bringing us together to rejoice in you. Amen.”

No matter what time it is during the reunion, saying a family reunion prayer is both appropriate and necessary. After all, you should be thanking the one who helped to make it all possible: Life, and the family reunion both!

New Year’s Prayers and Blessings

With the passing of every Christmas comes the turn of the New Year, are you ready for that number to go up once more? Some feel like nothing is really different, but a new year is a door to many new opportunities.

Kick It Off With Prayer

Saying a New Year prayer, whether it’s to yourself, with your family, or with a whole party of people is a nice way to kick off the new year. Prayer can set the mood for positive changes and encourage good behavior, which is always the way to start the new year!

Why wouldn’t you want to start a new year without saying a prayer first?

Tips for New Year Prayers:

Ask God to help you better…: Chances are, you have set a few goals or resolutions. Resolutions are often (conveniently) forgotten about after the first couple of weeks of January. Don’t let yourself be that person. Commit to change, ask for God’s help, and stick with it. He’ll help if you let Him.

Pray for strength: What is it going to take to get you to stick with your guns? Strength and willpower. Who can help you find that within yourself? God. So just ask.

Tell Him your goals: If it’s just you or a whole room of people, make your goals clear aloud. Declare it. The more you put it out there, the more “real” it will feel, thus making it easier for you to accomplish what you are aiming for.

Pray temptation away: If your goal is a healthy diet, He won’t be able to hide the chocolate cake at the supermarket, but he might just be able to help you overlook it instead!

Pray for others: If this prayer is being said aloud at a party or family gathering, pray for the rest that are with you, in giving them strength to accomplish their New Year goals as well.

Safe Travels: Again, if this is at a group gathering, don’t forget to pray for their safe travels home! We all know how many intoxicated people there are on the road around this time (pray for those people as well)!

Sample Prayer

If you would like a sample New Year prayer, here’s one that takes into account most of the tips above:

Heavenly Father,

I’d like to thank you for this opportunity to start fresh in the oncoming new year. It is because of you that I navigated safely through this one and that I am at where I am today. And we, as a family, Lord, know that we are so blessed. We pray for strength to get through the hardest parts of the new year, and the many adjustments that we will be making. We pray that should temptation stumble upon our path, that we can simply look away, remembering and desiring every goal that we set. As we get closer to this new year, we ask that you keep everyone here out of harm’s way, and keep us safe in our travels back home. We know that nothing that we do compares to your glorious work, but we strive to be like you in everything we do. Let us start this new year off the right way, and that is by talking to you, God.

In your name we pray, Amen!

All you need to do in a new year prayer, like any other prayer, is just speak the truth and pray with all your heart!

Short Christmas Prayers for Children

Many of us are familiar with the notion of saying prayers on Christmas with family, whether it’s before a meal or to simply say “thanks.” What’s even better is getting the children involved!

For children, Christmas prayers can be fun and lighthearted. It’s a good way to entertain them while teaching them about the important principles of Christmas: The birth of Jesus Christ and being thankful for each and everything provided to you. Kids all too often associate Christmas with the wrong things such as presents, Santa Claus, and any other symbolic thing that is not a cross or even remotely related to the birth of Jesus.

Christmas Prayers for Kids

Christmas prayers for children are important because it also teaches them that being thankful goes far beyond Thanksgiving or any holiday, but extends to the heights of the heavens. Whether they decide to write their own to recite, use another’s, or even say a silent prayer, their prayers will be heard by at least one person…

Here are a few sweet prayers for children:

Reason for the Season

Dear Father in Heaven, Thank you for giving us the gift of Jesus, the greatest Christmas gift of all. Please help me to remember why we celebrate, even as we eat Christmas cookies and open presents. Help me to be thankful for the real reason for the season, and without Jesus, we wouldn’t have Christmas anyways! I love you and thank you for giving us this day! Amen!

Being Thankful

Dear Jesus, Today, I want to thank you for all you’ve done for me. Thank you for my wonderful parents, brothers and sisters, grandparents, and rest of my family. Thank you for my pets, my room, my teachers at school, my baby sister, and for Christmas. Thank you for Santa Claus on Christmas morning, and the presents that sit under the tree. Thank you for the delicious food Mom has made. And thank you for coming here to save us! In Your name I pray, Amen!

Happy Birthday

Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday, dear Jesus! Happy birthday to you! Today we celebrate the birth of the most important person ever! Thank you for sharing this day with us, and for giving us the greatest birthday gift, You!

Blessings for Others

Dear Jesus, I know I’m very blessed today, spending time with my family, having a yummy dinner, and getting to open presents, but I know there are many people who won’t get those things today. Please send those people lots of blessings, and let them know that someone was thinking about them on Christmas! Help me see how I can bless other people more too! In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen!

Dinner Time

Dear God, Today is my favorite day of the year, and this is my favorite dinner of the year! Thank you for this delicious food, and thank you for the people who made it, and please give me strength to help me clean up after it! Amen!

Kids will have a lot of fun saying a cute prayer to the heavens. Have each kid participate if they wish to so that no child feels left out; after all, it is prayer and everyone should say one! Your best bet is to let them write their own before dinner, while they are caught up in all of the emotions of Christmas. (Be sure to proofread!)