Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Easter Sunrise – April 20, 2025
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Prayers of the Day

Historical Collect
Almighty God, you have overcome death through your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, and have opened to us the gate of everlasting life. We humbly beseech you that as you put into our minds good desires, so by your continual help we may bring them to good effect; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Thematic Collect
God of all mercy and grace, your only Son’s death and glorious resurrection have delivered us from the power of death and redeemed all creation. Grant that we may no longer look for the living among the dead and instead daily die to sin and rise to newness of life; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Prayers of the Church

For the Resurrection
Almighty God, we give you thanks that through Christ Jesus you have won the victory over sin and death. Help us, Lord, to tell the story of that victory and give thanks for it daily, that our daughters and sons may know your steadfast love and live in the sure and certain hope of the resurrection. Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer.

For Spring Planting
Lord God, as the sun warms the earth be with all those who are or will be planting their crops.  Grant that the ground would be fertile and the growing season would be long and fruitful so that all may be fed. Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer.   

For Those New in the Faith
Heavenly Father, on this day when the celebration of your redeeming work in Jesus the Christ is at its fullest expression, strengthen and sustain those whose faith is tender and new. Help them to see in your church’s witness a new vision of life in which grace and mercy hold sway. Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer.

For Strength
Good and gracious God, strengthen all those who are struggling with grief, illness, or trials in their lives. Give them hope in Christ who makes all things new. [We remember especially….]  Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer.