Covering Pride Month in Prayer

Oh, friend, we must fall on our knees and pray like never before. Pray for our world to soften their hearts, pray for the community that is lost to repent and seek salvation, pray for our children to be safe and protected from the...

Alicia Searl

Updated Jun 11, 2025

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Each June, our culture sets aside a month to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community with Pride, an observance that often prompts strong reactions from all sides. As followers of Christ, our first response to any cultural moment should be prayer. The Bible calls us to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17), not only for our own hearts but also for the world around us.

In a time when confusion is common and truth is often challenged, we are invited to draw near to God with steady hearts. This season, rather than reacting with fear or frustration, we can enter the quiet place of prayer, seeking His wisdom, His compassion, and His will. These prayers are offered with a spirit of reverence, shaped by Scripture, and anchored in the unchanging truth of God’s Word.

The Importance of Prayer for Pride Month

Pride Month is a time when many celebrate values that differ from God’s design, and Scripture calls us to respond not with outrage, but with prayer. Romans 12:2 urges us to renew our minds, and Ephesians 6:18 reminds us to pray at all times, seeking clarity, courage, and compassion.

Rather than condemn, we intercede, for our own hearts to stay rooted in truth, for our communities to walk in wisdom, and for those far from Christ to be drawn to His mercy. In every season, prayer helps us hold fast to God’s Word and reflect His love with grace.

A Prayer for Truth to Reign

Lord, Your Word is truth. In a world clouded by confusion, let Your truth shine clearly. Sanctify us by Your Word and help us to honor what is good, right, and eternal. May hearts turn from deception to the solid foundation of Scripture. Let Your truth reign in our minds, our homes, and our culture—for Your glory.

John 17:17 (ESV), "Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth."

Psalm 119:160 (ESV), "The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rules endures forever."

A Prayer for Boldness in Speaking Truth with Love

Father, give us boldness to speak truth in love. When it’s easier to stay silent, remind us of Your call to be faithful witnesses. Fill us with courage and grace in every conversation. Let our words be seasoned with wisdom, pointing others gently toward Your light.

Ephesians 4:15 (ESV), "Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ."

Acts 4:29 (ESV), "And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness."

A Prayer for Compassion Toward Others During Pride Month

Lord Jesus, You looked upon the crowds with compassion. Teach us to do the same. Clothe us with kindness, humility, and patience as we encounter those who do not know You. Let us love not with compromise, but with mercy that reflects Your heart.

Colossians 3:12 (ESV), "Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience."

Matthew 9:36 (ESV), "When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd."

A Prayer for the Church to Remain Steadfast

God, strengthen Your church. Help pastors, leaders, and believers to stand firm in the faith. Guard our doctrine and keep us from drifting. May we contend for the truth with grace, guarding the gospel and shepherding one another in love and truth.

1 Corinthians 16:13 (ESV), "Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong."

Jude 1:3 (ESV), "Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints."

A Prayer for Personal Holiness and Humility

Search us, O God, and know our hearts. Reveal any sin that keeps us from walking in holiness. Help us to live set apart, not in pride, but in humble obedience. Make us holy as You are holy—pure in thought, word, and deed. Let our lives point others to You.

Psalm 139:23–24 (ESV), "Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!"

1 Peter 1:15–16 (ESV), "But as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, ‘You shall be holy, for I am holy.’"

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Alicia Searl is a devotional author, blogger, and speaker that is passionate about pouring out her heart and pointing ladies of all ages back to Jesus. She has an education background and master’s in literacy. Her favorite people call her Mom, which is why much of her time is spent cheering them on at a softball game or dance class. She is married to her heartthrob (a tall, spiky-haired blond) who can whip up a mean latte. She sips that goodness while writing her heart on a page while her puppy licks her feet. Visit her website at aliciasearl.com and connect with her on Instagram and Facebook.

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Originally published June 08, 2023.