35 Best Easter Prayers to Celebrate Resurrection Sunday

Celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ with powerful Easter prayers to give thanks and glory to God! Praise God with Easter prayers of joy and gratitude that Christ has defeated death for our sake. May these prayers for Easter inspire you to live with faith, hope, and love!

Traditional Easter Prayer:

“Come all the faithful, let us worship God,
for through the Cross, joy has come to all the world.
Ever blessing the Lord, we sing His Resurrection,
for having endured the Cross for us,
He has destroyed death by death.”
- Oxford Prayer Book.

Whether you're looking for a prayer to use at an Easter church service or an Easter dinner prayers with your loved ones, prayer is a meaningful tradition to thank God for His blessings on Resurrection Sunday. Gather your friends and family, and bless your Easter feast. Use these Easter prayers to give thanks and glory to Jesus Christ! These prayers embody the true meaning of Easter and can be used around the Sunday dinner table or to begin church service as a call to worship.

Easter Dinner Prayer Reflection:

Gracious God, as we reflect on Easter,
may we carry Your love and redemption in our hearts.
Guide us in living out the Easter message daily
and sharing Your light with the world. Amen.

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, He has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead" ~ 1 Peter 1:3

On Easter, we look forward to the familiar traditions of going to church and hiding the baskets with Easter bunny candy and Easter eggs for the children. But do we remember the true reason for celebrating Easter? Why do we say, "He is risen," and observe the Easter holiday in the spring? Here, we have gathered over 30 of the best Easter prayers to thank God for the miraculous Resurrection of Christ, the real essence of Easter!

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An Easter Dinner Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father, We offer you gratitude for the ability to gather for this Easter Dinner Prayer. We recall how your son gathered with his disciples when he walked the earth. He broke bread with them and enjoyed their company. We thank you for his example as we come together to do the same.

As we ask you to bless our food and conversation, we remember why we celebrate Easter. The sacrifice of your son’s very body for our sin was costly. Jesus willingly subjected himself to suffering so that we could be forgiven and free. While the cross symbolizes his death, it also symbolizes the promise of new life that can only come from You.

Make the resurrection personal to us—help it to inspire and change the way we live each day beyond Easter. Make us agents of your hope by what we do for others and claim for our lives. Strengthen our belief so that we might continue enjoying spiritual treasures from your hand as we rest in the promise of the life to come.

We pray this Easter Meal Blessing confidently in Jesus’ victorious name, Amen. - Noelle Kirchner

A Catholic Prayer for Easter

Good and gracious God, Our most glorious Creator, As we greet the signs in nature around us: Of Spring once again regaling us in bloom, In the songs of returning birds and fields soon to be planted, We give you praise for an even greater sign of new life: the resurrection of your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, that we especially celebrate at this time.

The sadness and despair of His death have given way to the bright promise of immortality. For the Resurrection is our guarantee that justice will triumph over treason, Light will overcome darkness, and love will conquer death.

As we celebrate, we also dare to ask for your grace so that we may live the promise given to us by imitating the life of Jesus and reaching out to the poor, the marginalized, and the least among us. As we strive to be neighbors to all those we meet, We praise you in this Easter season.

Change our lives, change our hearts to be messengers of Easter joy and hope. We make our prayer through Jesus Christ, our risen Lord forever. Amen.

- Fr. Larry Snyder, president of Catholic Charities USA

Easter Blessings

The heart of Easter is all about hope, love, and joyful living. May you have a truly blessed day!
Thinking of you on this holy day! Best wishes for Easter and the season ahead.
"He is not here; he has risen!" ~ Luke 24:6-7
"Blessed are those who have not seen and have yet believed." ~ John 20:29
Happy Easter! May this beautiful day be a testimony to God's love and glory.
May the joy of the risen Christ fill our hearts and homes. May His blessings be upon us, and may we share the love and grace He has bestowed upon us with others.

Easter Family Prayer

Heavenly Father,

On this joyous Easter day, we come together as a family to give thanks and praise for the incredible gift of your Son, Jesus Christ. As we celebrate His resurrection, we are reminded of the triumph of light over darkness, hope over despair, and life over death.

Lord, we thank You for the love You have poured out on us through the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. May His resurrection be a source of inspiration and renewal for us all. Help us to grasp the depth of your love and the power of redemption.

As a family, we lift our hearts in gratitude for the blessings you have bestowed upon us. We thank you for the gift of life, for the love of family and friends, and for the opportunity to gather together in your name.

On this Easter day, we also remember those facing challenges or hardships. May your love and grace be a comforting presence in their lives. Grant us the compassion and empathy to reach out to those in need, just as you reached out to us with the ultimate expression of love through Jesus.

Lord, as we partake in the Easter festivities, may our hearts be filled with joy and our spirits be lifted. May the message of Easter inspire us to live with faith, hope, and love each day. Help us to reflect the light of Christ in our actions, words, and interactions with others.

We commit this day and our lives to you, trusting in your plan and purpose for us. May your resurrection power be evident in our lives, transforming us into vessels of grace and love. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Easter Sunday Prayer

Heavenly Father,

On this blessed Easter Sunday, we come before you with hearts full of gratitude and joy. We rejoice in the resurrection of your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. As we gather with loved ones and fellow believers, we are reminded of the glorious victory over sin and death that He accomplished on the cross.

Lord, we thank you for the promise of new life and the hope that Easter brings. Your mercy and grace shine brightly on this day, illuminating our lives with the warmth of your love. May we never forget the incredible sacrifice of Jesus and the profound significance of His triumph over the grave.

On this sacred day, fill our hearts with the joy of the resurrection. Help us to experience the transformative power of your love, renewing our spirits and strengthening our faith. As we celebrate together, may the message of Easter resonate deeply within us, inspiring us to live as reflections of your grace and compassion.

As we rejoice in the miracle of Easter, we lift our prayers for those who may be struggling, lonely, or in despair. May your comforting presence be with them, bringing healing and hope. Use us, Lord, as instruments of your peace and vessels of your love in the world.

We dedicate this Easter Sunday to you, grateful for the promise of redemption and the assurance of your unfailing love. May our lives be a testament to the power of your resurrection as we seek to follow you faithfully.

In the precious name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.

Short Easter Prayers

Easter Morning Prayer: Dear Lord, on this glorious Easter morning, we rejoice in the resurrection of your Son, Jesus Christ. Thank you for the hope and new life that Easter brings. May we live in the light of His victory over death. Amen.

Prayer of Gratitude: Heavenly Father, on this Easter day, we are grateful for the gift of your Son, who sacrificed Himself for our sins. Thank you for the love that triumphs over death and the hope Easter brings to our hearts. Amen.

Renewal Prayer: Lord Jesus, as we celebrate your resurrection, we pray for a renewal of faith, hope, and love. May this Easter be a time of spiritual growth and a fresh beginning in our journey with you. Amen.

Prayer of Praise: Heavenly Father, we praise you for the triumph of your Son, Jesus Christ, over sin and death. May our lives reflect His victory, and may we bring glory to your name in all we do. Amen.

Easter Prayer for Friends

Dear Heavenly Father,

On this Easter day, we thank you for the gift of friendship. Bless our friends with the joy and hope of Christ's resurrection. May our relationships reflect your love and grace. Bring comfort to those facing challenges and fill our shared moments with joy. May our friendships be a testament to the transformative power of Easter.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Easter Bible Verses for Prayer

John 11:25-26 ~ Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?”

Luke 24:6-7 ~ He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men and be crucified and on the third day rise.”

Romans 5:8 ~ But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Mark 16:6 ~ And he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here. See the place where they laid him.

Romans 10:9 ~ Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

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Hearts of Thankfulness

Lord God, You loved this world so much that You gave your one and only Son, that we might be called your children too.

Lord, help us to live in the gladness and grace of Easter Sunday every day. Let us have hearts of thankfulness for your sacrifice.

Let us have eyes that look upon your grace and rejoice in our salvation. Help us to walk in that mighty grace and tell your good news to the world.

All for your glory do we pray, Lord, Amen.

—Rachel Marie Stone

Blessing for Easter Meal

Blessed are you, Lord our God, maker of heaven and earth and Father of all your people: we give you glory for your goodness and for your loving care for us.

Bless this food, and grant that all who eat it may be strong in body and grow in your love. Blessed are you, Lord our God, forever and ever.

- Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, A Book of Blessings

An Easter Sunday Prayer

Lord God, You loved this world so much, that you gave your one and only Son, that we might be called your children too. Lord, help us to live in the gladness and grace of Easter Sunday, every day. Let us have hearts of thankfulness for your sacrifice.

Let us have eyes that look upon your grace and rejoice in our salvation. Help us to walk in that mighty grace and tell your good news to the world. All for your glory do we pray, Lord, Amen. - Rachel Marie Stone

A Prayer to Remember the Power of the Cross

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You so much for the cross. Through the work of Jesus on those two simple beams of wood, You have given me eternal life. I pray I will never forget Jesus’ incredible sacrifice. Yes, the world may think the cross is foolish, but the message of the cross is the power of God. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. - Sharon Jaynes

The Easter Prayer of Saint Hippolytus

Christ is Risen: The world below lies desolate
Christ is Risen: The spirits of evil are fallen
Christ is Risen: The angels of God are rejoicing
Christ is Risen: The tombs of the dead are empty

Christ is Risen indeed from the dead,
the first of the sleepers,
Glory and power are his forever and ever.
- St. Hippolytus of Rome

A Prayer for Forgiveness Through Jesus' Blood

Father God, I’m so thankful forgiveness isn’t something I have to earn or achieve. It’s a gift of grace I get to receive. Thank You that Jesus’ blood was enough to pay for my sin. Help me receive all You are offering me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. - Lysa Terkeurst

The Prayer Your Heart Needs This Easter

Dear Lord, I want to let Your Truth sink deep down into my heart and soul today. Help me stay focused on You. And I pray for the many who will understand for the first time this Easter Sunday that You are risen. Wash over every soul with fresh hope and overwhelming joy. Bring new life as only You can. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. - Lysa Terkeurst

A Prayer for Boldness to Proclaim the Easter Gospel

Father, We are living in a day unlike anything we have ever seen before. Chaos, confusion, and turmoil has been stirring in the hearts of so many people.

We trust that justice belongs in Your hand, but we also trust that You have a great plan for us to see hearts transformed and lives changed.

Jesus, thank You for Your mercy that was displayed upon the cross that has given those who call upon Your name and trust in you for forgiveness and new life. We want to be a part of Your great redemptive plan in the earth.

Help us fix our eyes on Christ when we are tempted to only look at the problems around us. We are asking that You would give us the boldness to proclaim the only solution to what our world is experiencing and that is Your glorious Gospel! In Jesus’ Name, Amen. - Emily Massey

A Prayer for Easter Day

Almighty God, who through thine only-begotten Son Jesus
Christ has overcome death and opened unto us the gate of
everlasting life: Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the
day of the Lord’s Resurrection may be raised from the death
of sin by thy life-giving Spirit; through the same Jesus Christ

Our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the same
Spirit ever, one God, world without end. Amen.
- Book of Common Prayer

A Prayer to Remember the Real Meaning of Easter

Dear Lord, help me to tell of Your wondrous power and mighty acts to those generations that come after me. May I not let the season pass by without pondering the real meaning of Easter. In Jesus' Name, Amen. - Karen Ehman

A Prayer for Abundant Life

Father, Thank You for the miracle of life – abundant life here, and eternal life with You in Heaven. Help me celebrate that life every day as I seek You and follow Your plan for my life. Today, I say with the Apostle Paul, “Where, O death is your victory? Where, O death is your sting?” In Jesus’ Name, Amen. - Mary Southerland

A Prayer of Freedom and Hope Through Christ's Sacrifice on the Cross

Father, Help us to embrace and enjoy the life you’ve given us to live. We are not accidentally here on earth! Each day we awake to breathe, you faithfully meet us with purpose. We lift our anxiety and worry to you, today, as we seek to embrace your peace and promises. We confess our tendency to condemn, criticize, and compare instead of embracing the peace and blessings you have showered over our lives.

During trying seasons and relatively easy days, help us to see and remember you in all situations. We never know what our world is going to throw at us, but you do. You never change.

Holy Spirit, faithfully nudge and reminds us that we are children of God, freed from the chains of sin by Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, and resurrection and assertion to heaven where He is seated by the Father. Bless our minds to remember and embrace the freedom, hope, joy, and peace we have in Christ.

In Jesus’ Name, Amen. - Meg Bucher

A Prayer Because We Cannot Say Thank You Enough

Dear Lord, You are amazing! Thank you for offering forgiveness and mercy through the great exchange of Jesus. It is a miracle that I can come to You with a heart that is pure. Your love is extravagant and I cannot say thank you enough. In Jesus’ name, amen. - Gwen Smith

A Prayer for the Peace of Easter

Dear Jesus, I need your peace. I believe that you died for my sins, and that God raised you from the dead so that by believing in you I can have peace with God and life in your Name. Forgive me for allowing the cares of this world to obscure my spiritual vision.

I confess that I have not been trusting your plan for my life and the lives of my loved ones. You have given me peace that brings restoration, wholeness, and rest to my soul. I have allowed the trials of this life to lock me into a spirit of fear, robbing me of the peace that is mine in Christ.

Forgive me, Lord. Right now, I confess my fears and my worries to you. I declare that you did not give me a spirit of fear or cowardice! You gave me a spirit of power, and of love, and of the soundness of mind and judgment. (2 Timothy 1:7)

I know that rejoicing and delighting in you is a safeguard for my spirit. (Philippians 3:1) Please help me to practice the discipline of thanksgiving every day, so that I will be filled with your peace. (Now, give God thanks, allowing thanksgiving to give way to rejoicing and praise.) Thank you, Lord, that I can come to you with prayers and thanksgiving; in return you give me peace that is supreme over my worries.

I ask for that peace to fill me now, let it watch over and protect my heart. (Philippians 4:6-7) Let your peace have authority in my heart, because that is your calling for me. (Colossians 3:15) Give me the courage I need to tell others about you, so that they may also have peace with God and peace from God. In Jesus’ Precious Name. Amen. - Andrea Herzer

A Prayer of Commitment to Christ

Dear Jesus, you have promised that if I believe in you, everything I’ve ever done wrong will be forgiven, I will learn the purpose of my life, and you will accept me into your eternal home in Heaven one day.

I confess my sin, and I believe that you are God, my Savior. I receive you into my life as my Lord. Today I’m turning over every part of my life to your management. You have the right to call the shots in my life.

Jesus, I want to relax in your love. Thank you that I don’t have to earn it or deserve it or work for it. I want to use the rest of my life to serve you instead of serving myself. I humbly commit my life to you and ask you to save me and accept me into your family. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen. - Rick Warren

Christ our Passover

Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us;
therefore let us keep the feast,
Not with the old leaven, the leaven of malice and evil,
but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. Alleluia.
Christ being raised from the dead will never die again;
death no longer has dominion over him.

The death that he died, he died to sin, once for all;
but the life he lives, he lives to God.
So also consider yourselves dead to sin,
and alive to God in Jesus Christ our Lord. Alleluia.
Christ has been raised from the dead,
the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.

For since by a man came death,
by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead.
For as in Adam all die,
so also in Christ shall all be made alive. Alleluia.
- Book of Common Prayer

A Prayer to Remember the Resurrection and Life

Jesus, I believe You are the resurrection and the life. I trust You with everything I hold dear, even when good things die, and my heart is broken. I still choose Your timing in Your ways because that is what will most glorify You, God. In Jesus Christ's Name, I pray, Amen. - Trisha Keehn

A Prayer Saying "Thank You for the Cross"

Lord, I am so grateful for my salvation! It is the most wonderful gift You have ever given me. It changed my life and set me free; it brought healing to my body and deliverance to my mind. I want to wrap the knowledge of all that my salvation includes around my mind so tightly that the devil can never steal these benefits from my life.

Holy Spirit, I ask You to help me study and understand everything Jesus purchased for me at the Cross. Reveal it to me; convince me of its truth; and help me to wear that revelation knowledge on my head like a mighty, fortified, spiritual helmet! I pray this in Jesus' name! - Rick Renner

A Prayer for the Shed of Tears and Blood

Lord Jesus, thank You for meeting us right where we are, even in the depths of our pain. For shedding Your tears, reminding us we’re never alone. For shedding Your blood, assuring us we will live with You forever. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. - Liz Curtis Higgs

Especially at Easter

Dear Lord, draw my thoughts upward toward You every minute of every day, but especially this Easter. Help me resist the temptation to focus on the painful things of this earthly life and learn to control my thoughts so they don’t sink my faith or joy in You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. - Traci Miles

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