Before Easter arrives each spring, there is a period of time that the Church observes known as Lent. Throughout this time frame, Christians emphasize the importance of truly relying on God (instead of unproductive habits or idols), and growing in both faith and spiritual disciplines, like prayer. Need some inspiration? Look no further than these 25 Lent prayers!The set-apart observance of Lent provides Christians the opportunity to reflect on the teachings, death and resurrection of Jesus, as well as look inward to make sure our priorities are in line with spiritual growth and true discipleship. So, while there is a theme of "going without" throughout the period of Lent (choosing to "give something up"), the more significant aspect of these weeks involves intentionally being filled with God instead. If you're giving up social media until Easter Sunday and find yourself robotically opening up your phone before remembering the apps are gone, you can use that time to talk with Jesus. If you have chosen to give up gossiping, you can silently pray a quick prayer in the same pause of biting your tongue around others.Whether you're interested in Lenten prayers that are confessional by emphasizing our sin and God's grace, or could use deeper examples of prayers to help strengthen your spiritual life during this particular Church season, or you need prayerful encouragement because you're really missing whatever you have given up, these 25 prayers for Lent will inspire you to look to Christ each day—to His sacrifice on the cross, His victory over death and the way He truly is all we need.Related: 'Instead of Giving Something Up for Lent, Here's What I'm Adding to My Plate'
Short and Powerful Lent Prayers
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1. "Dear Lord Jesus Christ, I feel my sins. They bite, chase and frighten me. Where shall I go? I look to You, Lord Jesus Christ, and despite my weakness, I believe in You. I hold fast to You, and I am certain that You said, 'Whoever believes in me will have eternal life.'" — Martin Luther2. "Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted of Satan: Make speed to help thy servants who are assaulted by manifold temptations; and, as thou knowest their several infirmities, let each one find thee mighty to save; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen." — "First Sunday in Lent," Book of Common Prayer3. "We choose to remember, Lord, that You are with us. We choose to remember that nothing can steal our worship and nothing can take our witness because You are the God who is with us. And we choose to remember that You've not forsaken us, You've not forgotten us, You've not abandoned us, that You're working on making us more like You, King Jesus." — Derwin L. GrayRelated: What's the Meaning of Lent?4. "Lord, I pray that over the next forty days, that we would stand together in solidarity, that we would put those things that come against us down...that we would overcome those things, that we would overcome the bondages of addictions in our life, that we would overcome the bondage of a routine, that we would overcome the bondage of things that we thought we owned but they actually own us. Lord, I pray that You would help us to take a big step forward over those things. And help us to know when it's hard, when it hurts, when it's painful, that that's confirmation that we are stepping towards freedom in Jesus Christ." — Joel Schmidgall5. "Lord, we offer to You ourselves, our families. Many of our families tried to do as best as they possibly could, and yet we have still been shaped and formed in ways inconsistent with what You desire for us. Lord, grant us greater awareness. Grant us, by the power of the Holy Spirit, that we can move forward in a way that's different than the ways that we have, and what we have, inherited. Lord, teach us how to go back so that we can go forward—not to stay in the past, but to allow the grace of God to inform our future." — Rich Villodas
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7. "O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from thy ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of thy Word, Jesus Christ thy Son; who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth, one God, for ever and ever. Amen." — "Second Sunday in Lent," Book of Common Prayer
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10. "Father, thank You that You go before us and You prepare a way. You have plans and purposes beyond what we can imagine. And in that, we take confidence and we take rest. God, on that we take our stand and believe that You are able to do immeasurably more than all we can ask or imagine. God, we are excited to see what You are going to do, not for us, but for You and for your glory. Let Your kingdom come and let Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. In Jesus’ name, Amen." — Mark Batterson
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12. "O my dearest Lord Jesus Christ, You know my poor soul and my great transgressions, and I cry out to You alone with an open heart. I am sorry that I do not have will or intentions as I should and I fall behind daily, for I am a poor, sick sinner. You know that I want to have good will and good intentions, but my foe strikes and leads me captive. Redeem me, a poor sinner, according to Your divine will. Deliver me from all evil and all afflictions. Strengthen and increase in me true Christian faith." — Martin Luther
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15. "God, would you direct our hearts to exalt and exult and rejoice in who You are? Because You are so, so, so worthy of our praise." — Gil Shelsby
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17. "Lord, forgive us for having often a greater allegiance to our kingdom than we do to Yours; for our desire to remake You into something less than what You are; for the times when we panic when we don't need to panic because You are not confused; for moments when we doubt Your goodness and Your grace. By grace, by that grace that was purchased on that cruel cross, may we worship You, Hosanna! Son of David, King of kings, Amen." — Paul Tripp
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20. "Our Father, we pray now that [...] if we come to You and seek You, and not happiness, You will show us how we can turn away from the way of the world, from the counsel of the ungodly, from the seed of the mockers and the scornful, and delight in the law of the Lord so that on it we can meditate day and night and be like a tree planted by waters. Keep our leaves green. In Your Son, in His name we pray, Amen." — Tim Keller
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22. "We praise Your name, we bless Your name, we thank You that You are the God who makes things happen, whether it is a thing of the spirit or a thing of the body, we believe You for it. In Jesus' name." — Dick Foth
23. "Lord, I pray that You would give us open hearts...to say yes to Your will." — Rich Villodas
25. "Father, give us what You want to give us—give us Yourself. We pray this in Jesus' name, Amen." — Tim Keller
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