Epiphany Prayers of Illumination
Worship Prayers for January 6 and the Season of Light
Epiphany, celebrated on January 6, marks the revealing of Christ to the nations through the visit of the Magi. But Epiphany is more than a single day—it begins a season that proclaims Jesus as light for all people. These short prayers of illumination are written for use during the Feast of Epiphany and throughout the Epiphany season, helping us prepare our hearts to hear the Scriptures and follow the light of Christ.
Use them in worship, family devotions, or personal reflection as you enter this season of discovery, revelation, and mission.
Epiphany Day (January 6)
Lectionary Focus: Isaiah 60:1–6, Psalm 72:1–7,10–14, Ephesians 3:1–12, Matthew 2:1–12
Themes: Light, global inclusion, the Magi, divine revelation
Prayer 1
O God who draws the seeking,
As the Magi followed the star, lead us by your Word.
Let your light shine in the reading of Scripture,
And let it guide us to Christ, our joy and our King.
Amen.
Prayer 2
Light of the world, shine on us today.
As your Word is read, illumine what we have not yet seen.
Draw us toward your grace and send us out with your glory.
Amen.
Prayer 3
Gracious God, you reveal yourself to the nations and call all people to your light.
As we listen for your voice in Scripture,
Give us wisdom like the Magi and wonder like the stars.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Prayers for the Season of Epiphany
Lectionary Themes: Baptism of Jesus, calling of disciples, healing, miracles, sermons, revealing of Christ’s identity and mission
Themes: Illumination, identity, justice, mission, revelation of Christ
Prayer 1 (Baptism of the Lord – 1st Sunday)
Spirit of God, who descended on Christ in the waters of baptism,
Descend again through your Word.
Let us hear your voice: beloved, called, and sent.
Amen.
Prayer 2 (Calling of Disciples – Epiphany 2–3)
Lord Jesus, you called ordinary people to follow you.
As we hear your Word today,
Open our ears to your invitation and our hearts to respond.
Amen.
Prayer 3 (General Epiphany Season)
Revealing God,
Your glory fills the skies and your truth fills the Scriptures.
As we listen today, help us to see what we have missed,
And to live as people awakened by your light.
Amen.
Prayer 4 (Sermon on the Mount / Teaching Sundays)
Teacher and Lord,
As you spoke blessing on the mountainside,
Speak now through the reading of your Word.
Let your truth shape our living and deepen our love.
Amen.
Prayer 5 (Healing Sundays)
Healing Christ,
As you made the broken whole and the lost found,
Speak again through Scripture and restore us by your mercy.
Let your Word come with power and tenderness.
Amen.
