April Prayers

April 1

Lord there was a time when we were paralyzed in our sins. At this time You placed those around us that never gave up on us and prayed desperately for us. Thank You, for You heard their prayers and opened our eyes. Amen

April 2

Lord, we are so grateful that You will be with us in times of trouble and rescue us when we call to You. We ask that You help us to remember to run to You first and call upon You in our days of trouble. In the name of Jesus we pray.

April 3

Lord God make us a believing people. Those who do not waver and put our total trust in You. Give us that faith of a mustard seed and strengthen us in those times when our faith can be so weak. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen

April 4

Lord thank You for being the anchor of our souls. The One who has etched us on the palm of Your hands. You never let go even when we fall in sin. We thank You. Amen

April 5

Lord give us words that will be life to those around us just as Your words are life to us. Give us wisdom with the words we speak of You. May it be none of us but all of You. In the name of Jesus we pray.

April 6

Oh Lord if only we would give ourselves to prayer, what closeness would we have with You. What transformation there would be. Forgive us for our complacency in our prayers. Oh that we would be committed to pray continuously. In the name of Jesus we pray.

April 7

Lord God, You are a God of second chances. With some of us it’s been many more chances. For we can be so foolish running back to our sin. Thank You for never giving up on us.

April 8

Today as we seek Your face we lift up our arms in total surrender and we say, “Here I am Lord use us today for Your purpose and glory.” Amen

April 9

Revive us Lord, revive us! Oh take us back to that day when we knelt before You and confessed You as our Lord and Savior. When we could not get enough of Your word and all we wanted was to share You. Revive us Lord, revive us. Amen

April 10

Thank You Lord for being the anchor of our souls. For no matter what storm comes our way, You will keep us firmly planted in Your hand. Thank You for being our Captain, for You are the one who directs us and leads us in Your perfect will. Amen

April 11

Lord there are some of us that have been held captive by thoughts of doubts and insecurities. Thoughts that lessen our faith. Lord break this bondage and strengthen our faith in the name of Jesus we ask, amen.

April 12

Father make us sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit. Help us to hear Your still small voice when You are prompting us to stop and go in the direction You want us to go. In the name of Jesus we pray.

April 13

Father there are some of us who have wasted time trying to become something that is not in Your will. We have been pressing hard against Your direction. Forgive us as we realize this and listen to Your direction. In the name of Jesus we pray.

April 14

Help us Lord to leave our baggage of life’s hurts, the sorrows and disappointments we have been through. To leave them at the foot of the cross. For there is where we can be set free from these burdens. In the name of Jesus, amen.

April 15

Lord, this world has become so darkened by sin. Help us to be the light and salt You have called us to be especially when it is hard to be so. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen

April 16

Lord we stand in awe of Your power and strength. Of Your majesty. When we seek Your face and You answer, it is so humbling to know the King of glory sees us, loves us, saves us. Amen

April 17

Lord God we know You are the only one who saves. We are asking for Your mercy on our loved ones who are not walking with You, who need Your mercy and grace. We pray for their salvation. In the name of Jesus we ask. Amen

April 18

Father, saturate our mind and hearts with Your word. May they always be in the forefront of our thoughts and on our tongues. That they be ever etched on our hearts. In Jesus’ holy and mighty name. Amen

April 19

Lord God of Angel’s Armies, go before us as we battle temptations that Satan places before us. For You are our strength and shield. Amen

April 20

Lord, this nation needs You. We need Your mercy, we need Your direction. We need Your protection. Give wisdom to our appointed leaders. May they bend their knees before You. In the name of Jesus we pray.

April 21

Sweet Lord, thank You for Your blessings. May we never take them for granted or we do not see them because we have lost sight of what’s right in front of us. Amen

April 22

Lord, there are days that can seem heavier than others. Days that are full of worry, fears and despair. May we find rest in Your arms and in Your word. Amen

April 23

We lift up our churches to You Lord. We pray for each leader, each ministry. We pray they are all under Your leading and Your protection. In Jesus’ name, amen.

April 24

Thank You Father, for hope. The hope You have placed in our hearts. For it is light in the darkness and no matter how dark it may become the hope You have given us can extinguish all the darkness. Amen

April 25

Help us Lord, to look for ways to help those around us that are in need. Give us eyes to see them and hearts to love them. The means to help them. In the name of Jesus we pray.

April 26

Sometimes Lord, it may seem that You are delaying in answering our prayers. Give us peace and rest in the waiting. Remind us that Your timing is perfect. In the name of Jesus we pray.

April 27

Lord we come before You just as we are. We come with our failures and with our transgressions. We pray for Your forgiveness. We pray for that one day when You come and we will no longer struggle with sin. In the name of Jesus, amen.

April 28

We love You Lord, we worship and praise You. May the songs that flow from our hearts reach heaven and be a sweet aroma of our love to You. Amen

April 29

Lord God as we begin this new day, may we be reminded that it is You who created it. That it is You who breathes life into us. It is You who goes before us. Amen

April 30

Father we lift up our prodigal children to You. We pray that they would get to a place where their sins would no longer bring them happiness and have a distaste for them. Return them Lord. In the mighty name of Jesus.

Marj Lancaster