Prayer for May and Prayer Guide
- Karen O'Reilly
- 3 days ago
- 5 min read
May is a beautiful month to reset your pace with God with scripture-filled prayer. If you’ve been craving consistency, direction, or simply the confidence to keep showing up, this Prayer for May is a simple place to start.
In this post, you’ll find a Prayer for May rooted in Scripture, the Bible verses behind it (Deuteronomy 33:27, Jeremiah 10:23, Lamentations 3:22–23), and what’s inside the May Prayer Journal—part of the 365-Day Prayer Challenge. You can use it digitally, print it at home, or try the paperback prayer journals on Amazon if you prefer writing by hand.
What to Pray for in May
1) Rest in God as your refuge (Deuteronomy 33:27)
May invites you to breathe. God is eternal, steady, and safe. When life feels uncertain or busy, His “everlasting arms” don’t move.
2) Surrender self-direction (Jeremiah 10:23)
This month is also about yielding. It’s easy to plan, push, and steer our lives without asking God first. May is a reminder: we’re not meant to navigate alone—we’re meant to be led.
3) Receive mercy and new beginnings (Lamentations 3:22–23)
God’s compassion isn’t running low. Every morning is a fresh start. Even if April was hard—or you’ve drifted from God, today is the perfect time to come back and spend time in God's presence.
4) For your personal prayers for yourself:
The May prayer journal guides you in praying about living in God's grace and walking out your purpose, being obedient to answering His call on your life.
5)Prayers for your spouse:
The May prayer journal guides you in praying for your spouse, their faith and trust in God, and their courage and boldness in every area of their life.
6) Prayers for children:
The May prayer journal guides you in praying for the children in your life, for:
god's wisdom in their lives:
Discernment in making choices
Praying for Purity of Heart and Mind
Praying for Courage to Do What Is Right
Praying for Their God-Given Purpose
There are many more prayer points with scriptures available in the May prayer journal for friends, church, world, missionaries, and more!
Here is the Prayer for May you can pray today—and return to all month long.
Prayer for May
Heavenly Father,
I come before You in awe, praising You for who You are—the eternal, everlasting God. You are my refuge, my hiding place, my constant source of strength. As Deuteronomy 33:27 declares, "The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms." You have no beginning and no end. Time cannot contain You, and yet You hold every moment of my life in Your loving hands. I worship You for Your unchanging nature and everlasting faithfulness.
Lord, I humbly confess that there have been many times when I’ve gone my own way, ignoring Your perfect plans for my life. Just as Jeremiah 10:23 says, "I know, Lord, that our lives are not our own; we are not able to plan our own course." I’ve tried to steer without asking for Your guidance, and I’ve leaned on my limited understanding instead of Your infinite wisdom. Forgive me, Lord, for every moment I’ve chosen self-direction over surrender. Help me to trust You fully with every step ahead.
Thank You, Father, for the gift of new beginnings. Thank You for Your mercy that meets me each morning. As Lamentations 3:22–23 so beautifully reminds me: “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning.” No matter what yesterday held, today is a fresh start because of Your love and grace. I am so grateful for Your compassion that never runs dry and for the hope You pour into each new day.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Deuteronomy 33:27, Jeremiah 10:23, Lamentations 3:22-23
How to Pray This in 5 Minutes a Day (ACTS)
Adoration (1 min): “Eternal God, You are my refuge. You are faithful.”
Confession (1 min): “Forgive me for self-direction. Lead me.”
Thanksgiving (1 min): “Thank You for new mercies every morning.”
Supplication (2 mins): Ask for direction + strength for one specific area today.
What’s Inside the May Prayer Guide
If you want a daily structure throughout May, the May Prayer Guide is a 30-day guide filled with Scriptures and prayer prompts to help you pray consistently. It’s part 5 of the 365-Day Prayer Challenge, designed to help you intercede boldly for yourself, your family, your church, your community, and the world.
Inside the May Prayer Journal, you’ll find guided prayer points for:
1) Personal Prayer — Growing in grace and living with purpose
Prayers to strengthen your walk with God and help you live with clarity and purpose.
2) Prayers for Your Spouse — Faith, trust in God, courage, and boldness
Focused prayers for your spouse’s faith, decision-making, confidence in God, and spiritual strength.
3) Prayers for Your Children — Wisdom and purity of heart and mind
Prayer points covering wise choices, protection, and purity in what they think, love, and pursue.
4) Prayers for Friends — Joy, gratitude, and relationships
Prayers for healthy friendships, thankful hearts, and strengthening relationships.
5) Prayers for the Church — Maturity, discipleship, mentorship, and volunteers
Intercession for spiritual growth in the church, strong discipleship, faithful mentors, and servant-hearted volunteers.
6) Prayers for Your Community — Families
Focused prayers for families in your community—strength, provision, unity, and God’s protection.
7) Prayers for Government Leaders — Wisdom and God-fearing counsel
Praying for wise decisions and the influence of God-fearing advisors.
8) Missions & the World — Workers in the harvest field
Prayers for laborers, courage, provision, and open doors for the gospel.
Format: A 27-page printable/digital guide with Scripture-led prompts for each day in May. Print it or use it digitally.
Why You Need the May Prayer Guide
If you’ve ever felt stuck in prayer—unsure what to pray or struggling to stay consistent—this journal removes the guesswork. It gives you Scripture-based prompts that keep your prayer time focused and steady, while helping you cover the areas that matter most. It’s a simple way to keep praying in May without overwhelm.
If you’d like a daily structure for your prayer time this month, download the May Prayer Journal and join the 365-Day Prayer Challenge.
You can also purchase the May prayer journal individually HERE
And if you prefer to journal by hand, the Amazon paperback is a simple companion: The Daily Prayer Journal For Women: Includes Unique Guided Scripture Prompts—with guided Scripture prompts to keep your prayer time focused and consistent.
Our Free Resource Library also has numerous prayer printables HERE
Read the January Prayer HERE
February Prayer HERE
March Prayer HERE
Let’s Stay Connected!
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Karen xo
