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Resurrection Sunday, also known as Easter, is a wonderful day to reflect upon the Lord. Resurrection Sunday is the anniversary of the Lord\u2019s resurrection from the grave. It symbolizes Jesus\u2019 defeat of death. As Christ followers, we need to celebrate this day with hearts of praise and worship. It is only because of Jesus\u2019 death, burial, and resurrection that we have been given redemption and salvation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Here are 8 prayers to stand in awe of the beauty of Resurrection Sunday. \u00a0<\/p>\n
1. A Prayer to Praise the Lord for His Power<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cAll the people were amazed and said to each other, \u201cWhat words these are! With authority and power, he gives orders to impure spirits, and they come out!\u201d (Luke 4:36).\u00a0<\/p>\n Dear Jesus, Your power is undeniable. You defeated death when You rose from the grave. I praise You for Your power, might, and love. It is because of You that I can stand strong today, Jesus. I don’t have to fear death.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Help me to reflect on You this Resurrection Sunday. Turn my heart away from any distractions. I do not want to be led away from You. I celebrate You today and every day, Lord. There is no one like You. Amen.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n 2. A Prayer to Give Thanks for God\u2019s Forgiveness\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cIn him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God\u2019s grace\u201d (Ephesians 1:7).\u00a0<\/p>\n Dear Jesus, I praise You for blessing me with forgiveness through Your Name. When You died on the cross for my sins, You paid my sin debt in full. This is an amazing blessing and gift. Thank You for bringing the Father\u2019s forgiveness into my life. When He looks at me, He sees You.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n I will never take this for granted. The Father’s forgiveness helps me leave regrets behind and start over. There is no reason to live in the past. Resurrection Sunday is a reminder of new beginnings, hope, and forgiveness. May the beauty of the Lord shine forever! Amen.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n 3. A Prayer to Worship the Lord<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cA week later, his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, \u2018Peace be with you!\u2019 Then he said to Thomas, \u2018Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.\u2019 Thomas said to him, \u2018My Lord and my God!\u2019 Then Jesus told him, \u2018Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed\u2019\u201d (John 20:26-29).\u00a0<\/p>\n Dear Jesus, I praise You! You are my wonderful Lord and Savior. Just like Thomas, I will worship you with a pure and devoted heart. You are my Lord and my God \u2013 You are the Redeemer of my soul and the Healer of my wounds. Your love and power have no bounds.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Although I have not seen you, I believe. I am celebrating You today, Jesus. Guide my heart to worship You every day of the year. All praise, glory, and honor belong to You. You have defeated death and doubt. Amen.<\/em><\/p>\n 4. A Prayer of Praise for Salvation\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cPraise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy, he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil, or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God\u2019s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time\u201d (1 Peter 1:3-5).\u00a0<\/p>\n Dear Jesus, salvation is not possible apart from You. You have showered us with Your grace. All we have to do is place faith in You. Thank You for the wonderful gift of salvation. I am placing faith in You today, Lord. I believe You died for my sins, were buried, and rose again.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n You are God in the flesh, and you have given me new life in Your Name. I have a beautiful inheritance in Heaven because of You. This is not an inheritance of money or riches, but rather, an inheritance of grace, mercy, and love. Thank You, Lord, for dying the death I deserved. Amen.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n 5. A Prayer to Embrace the Beauty of Creation<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cBy the word of the Lord the heavens were made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth\u201d (Psalm 33:6).\u00a0<\/p>\n Dear God, You created all things. By Your word, all creation sprang into being. Resurrection Sunday is a perfect time to embrace the beauty of Creation\u2014the new blooms of spring and the reminder that life has returned. The Lord has defeated death and reigns victorious!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n May the vibrant blooms of spring point my heart back to You, God. Your beauty is all around me. It testifies to Your grace, peace, and creativity. The present world we live in has so much beauty in nature \u2013 think about what Heaven will be like! How amazing it will be to see Your masterpieces in Heaven, God. I praise You, Amen.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n 6. A Prayer to Find Peace in Jesus<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cJesus said to her, \u2018I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?\u2019\u201d (John 11:25-26).\u00a0<\/p>\n Dear Jesus, I need peace this Resurrection Sunday. While everyone else is enjoying standing in the awe of Your finished work on the cross, I am overcome with dread. There are so many things to worry about, but I want to step away from this inner dialogue. I can have peace in You because You are the resurrection and life.<\/em><\/p>\n Eternal life is only possible because of You. I will live with You for all eternity \u2013 this helps me not to feel my present problems as severe. Challenging times will come and go during this life, but I will always have You. And one day I will be with You in Heaven. Thank You for Your peace, Lord. Amen.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n 7. A Prayer to Reflect Upon the Cross<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cFor we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him\u201d (1 Thessalonians 4:14).\u00a0<\/p>\n Dear Jesus, this Resurrection Day, I’m choosing to reflect upon the cross. How mighty and caring You are, Lord! You took on the sins of the world to save the world. May my voice always praise You, Jesus. Nothing is too hard for You.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Just as You died and rose again, I trust all people who have believed in You will also rise. There is not a day that passes that I do not think of this truth. Resurrection Day brings hope into my soul. I will celebrate You forever. It is such a privilege to know You, Lord. Amen.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n 8. A Prayer to Keep Your Eyes on Jesus\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cWe were therefore buried with him through baptism into death so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life\u201d (Romans 6:4).\u00a0<\/p>\n Dear Jesus, Resurrection Day is all about new life and fresh starts. Through You, I have been raised to life \u2013 and this life is different from my former life. This life is a life for You. Starting today, I’m keeping my eyes on You and dedicating my life to You.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n There is no reason not to worship, glorify, and love You with my entire heart. You are the reason I am here today, Jesus. Thank You for dying on the cross for my sins and giving me new life through Your Name. All glory, honor, and praise belong to You forever. Amen.<\/em><\/p>\n Photo credit: Getty\/shuang paul wang<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n Michelle S. Lazurek<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0is a multi-genre award-winning author, speaker, pastor’s wife, and mother. She is a literary agent for Wordwise Media Services and host of The Spritual Reset Podcast. Her new children\u2019s book\u00a0Hall of Faith\u00a0<\/em>encourages kids to understand God can be trusted. When not working, she enjoys sipping a Starbucks latte, collecting 80s memorabilia, and spending time with her family and her crazy dog. For more info, please visit her website\u00a0www.michellelazurek.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Resurrection Sunday, also known as Easter, is a wonderful day to reflect upon the Lord. Resurrection Sunday is the anniversary of the Lord\u2019s resurrection from the grave. It symbolizes Jesus\u2019 defeat of death. As Christ followers, we need to celebrate this day with hearts of praise and worship. 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