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Family Prayer Jar Prayers for Easter

Holy Spirit, awaken our hearts to experience the fullest joy of the Resurrection throughout this Easter season. Amen. Alleluia!

Jesus, Peter's faith in you helped him walk on water. Help us walk in faith with you this Easter season and always, never stumbling, never fearing. Amen. Alleluia!

Lord, as we celebrate this Easter season, fill our hearts with wonder and awe at the beauty of nature awakening around us. Help us see your masterful hand in in the beauty of your creation. Amen. Alleluia! Lord, the Easter season is a time of celebrating new life. Help us find joy in the newness of each day and renew our spirit. Amen. Alleluia!

Holy Spirit, set our hearts on fire as we approach Pentecost. Help us spread the gospel throughout the whole world. Amen. Alleluia!

Lord, the seed that grows in good soil will yield a fruitful harvest. May our faith in you never wilt, or fade but grow ever stronger. Amen. Alleluia! Lord, through Baptism you have given us the hope of eternal life with you. Help us fulfill our baptismal promises each day, turning from sin and serving you with whole hearts. Amen. Alleluia!

(Think of three things you are thankful for this day.)

Lord, we thank you for these and all of your good gifts.

Amen. Alleluia!

Lord, throughout Lent I worked on: (lenten practice you observed). Please help me carry the lessons I learned from this practice in my heart throughout Easter and always. Amen. Alleluia!

Lord, you are the light of the world. Be a light unto my feet and a lamp unto my path this Easter season and always. Amen. Alleluia!

Lord, we seek you above all other things. While we enjoy the good gifts that come from you each day, help us to keep our focus on you and remember and make you number one in our hearts. Amen. Alleluia!

Lord, in this season of hope and light, help us be a light to the world. May we shine brightly to those in darkness, sharing the light of your love. Amen. Alleluia!

Father, in this season of Easter help us know how deep your love is for us. Help us to love others deeply, as you love us. Amen. Alleluia!

Holy Spirit, help me know the unique and special gifts you've given me. Help me use these gifts to bring you glory. (Think of a gift you've been given by the Holy Spirit. How might you use this gift to bring glory to God?)Amen. Alleluia!

Lord, you are the Good Shepherd. Help us, your sheep, to know you and to never go astray. Guide us in your love this Easter and always. Amen. Alleluia!

Jesus, in your ministry on Earth, you multiplied the loves and fishes to feed the crowd of 5,000. We thank you, O Lord of abundance and generosity, for the many gifts that multiply in our lives each day. Amen. Alleluia!

Lord, we see your masterful hand in everything around us and in all that we experience. We thank you, O Lord, for your constant presence in our world. Amen. Alleluia!

We thank you, O Lord, for giving us our daily bread. Help us remember to thank you each day for your nourishment and provision. May we never take these things for granted. (Think of some basic needs that have been met today. Thank God for these and pray for those in need.) Amen. Alleluia!

Father, we place our fullest trust in you, in seasons of happiness as well as sadness. Help us to draw near to you in all that we experience, both good times and difficult times. Amen. Alleluia!

Lord, your love for us is so great that you gave your only son to die for us, so that we might have eternal life. Help us extend that love to others by being kind and forgiving to everyone we meet. Amen. Alleluia!

Lord, in this Easter season our sense of hope is renewed. Help us always place our fullest hope and trust in you. Amen. Alleluia!

Jesus, when the world lets us down, we know we can always find comfort in you. In this Easter celebration fill our hearts with faith in the knowledge that you'll care for us now and always. Amen. Alleluia!

Father, we pray that as we celebrate these 50 days with you, we may grow in kindness, faith, hope, forgiveness and love. Make us good disciples this Easter and always. Amen. Alleluia!

Lord, give us humble hearts that desire to serve others. As we celebrate the gift of your resurrection help us be a light to the poor and lowly. Amen. Alleluia!

Holy Spirit, you give us each our own special voice. Help me use my voice to sing your praises this Easter season and always. Amen. Alleluia!

Father, may all that I am and all that I do this bring you glory and praise this day. Thank you for your goodness and love. Amen. Alleluia!

Lord, throughout this Easter season, we ask that your will be done. May the Holy Spirit bring peace throughout the whole world. Amen. Alleluia.

Lord, even when I try my best, I still make mistakes that hurt you. Help me turn away from the sins I struggle with, so I may serve you better and know you more fully this Easter season and always. Amen. Alleluia!

Lord, you are the bread of life. May you nourish us in mind, spirit and body this day and always. Amen. Alleluia!

Lord, teach us what we need to know in order to be good disciples. Grant us the wisdom, courage and understanding we need to walk this path of life with you. Amen. Alleluia!

Lord, stir in our hearts a desire to know you better. Help us learn all that we can about you through prayer and by reading your Word. May we draw ever closer to you by responding to your grace. Amen. Alleluia!

Lord, give us hearts filled with compassion this Easter and always. May we laugh with others who laugh, and mourn with others who mourn. Help us to love others as you do. Amen. Alleluia!

Lord, help us to better understand the mystery of your death and resurrection. Open our eyes and ears to your presence in our lives each day. Amen. Alleluia!

Jesus, your Father sent you into the world to give us eternal life. Help me always say yes to you as you did to your heavenly father. Help me always be obedient and faithful wherever you lead me in life. Amen. Alleluia!

Lord, help me keep my heart soft and open to receive you. Holy Spirit, fill my heart with your love this day and always. Amen. Alleluia!

Lord, help us to seek truth in all that we say and do. Give us minds to know what is right right and help us to always follow the path of truth and justice. Amen. Alleluia!

Lord, help me to never be afraid. Help me go wherever you lead with a courageous and faithful heart this Easter and always. Amen. Alleluia!

Lord, may this season of Easter be truly holy. May we give you glory as we celebrate the mystery of your resurrection. May we grow in wisdom and faith throughout these 50 days with you. Amen. Alleluia!

Lord, we're so thankful for the people you put into our lives to help us grow and learn. (Think of someone in your life who has helped you in some way. Thank God for this person and for what you've learned from him/her.) We thank you for your good gifts. Amen. Alleluia!

Holy Spirit, there are times when we should speak loudly, and times when we should be quiet. There are times we need to hurry and times we need to slow down. Grant me the wisdom to know what is the right thing to do throughout my days. Amen. Alleluia!

Lord, throughout this Easter season, help me to grow in patience. Help me wait for things when I need to and to know that it is sometimes good to wait. Amen. Alleluia!

Holy Spirit, help me speak with kindness these 50 days of Easter and always. Give me the right words to speak with patience, consideration and compassion. Amen. Alleluia!

Lord, you want us to always continue to grow. (Think of an area in which you'd like to grow in your faith.) Please help me to grow with you in:____________ these 50 days of Easter and always. Amen. Alleluia! Jesus, throughout your ministry here on earth, you always shared with others. Help me to have a giving heart throughout this Easter season and always. Amen. Alleluia!

Lord, give me a humble heart this Easter and always. Help me to do things for others without seeking praise in return. Help me do what is right in order to serve you, and you alone. Amen. Alleluia!

Lord, we praise you for your mighty power. There is nothing you cannot do. (Think of something that makes

you think of the power and might of the Lord.)

Fill my heart with wonder and awe at the mystery of your mighty

hand. Amen. Alleluia!

Lord, all beauty and life comes from you. Help us see the beauty all around us each day, and know that you are here with us in these amazing and wondrous ways. (Think of something beautiful you saw today and
thank God for it.)

Lord, we love to sing your praises, especially in this season of Easter joy. (Think of your favorite hymn of praise and sing it together as a family.) Amen. Alleluia!

Jesus, although you now reign in heaven, we know you're always with us through the Holy Spirit and present in the Eucharist. Help us always be reminded of your constant presence in our daily lives. Amen. Alleluia!

Lord, each day is a chance to learn a new lesson from you. Help us turn our minds and hearts toward you, so we may continue to learn and know how to serve you better. Amen. Alleluia!

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