Author Archives: atwinfather

There are times when we are so busy that it is hard to know what day it is, O God. Help us during those times to carve out times for ourselves, our souls and our bodies. We need to force ourselves to take an unplanned Sabbath, and we sometimes need the nudge from you orContinue reading “Prayer for March 24, 2023”

May we be gallant when facing those things that are beyond our control, O God. So often we let our frustration and anxiety be how we respond to challenges. Help us to release those things that we cannot carry alone or cannot effect the outcome and focus instead on the things we can influence. LetContinue reading “Prayer for March 23, 2023”

On this day in 1965, Loving God, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King began a march that would take them from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama to call for voting rights for Black Americans. Help us to remember that peoples rights to vote, speak, and pray are foundational in a just society. May we stand upContinue reading “Prayer for March 21, 2023”

Thank you, O God, for the many gifts you have given us. May we appreciate with wonder your creation today. Each of us gets the opportunity to begin the day seeing something that celebrates the world you have made for us. Help us to care for the world and people we encounter today. Let ourContinue reading “Prayer for March 20, 2023”

There are too many times, O God, when we are blind to the world around us. We have set up expectations and rules that have made unable to see and do those things to which we are called. May we be open to your spirit guiding us no matter the time or the place. MayContinue reading “Prayer for March 19,2023”

Help us to find Sabbath, O God. There are weeks when we become so busy by things beyond our control and our desire keep our normal hours and not miss other regularly scheduled events prevent us from doing what we know we need. May we be disciplined enough to take the time for rest andContinue reading “Prayer for March 18, 2023”

May all who are middle school teachers have our prayers today, O God. Knowing what I was like at that age became more apparent spending time with some great young people yesterday. May their passion, excitement to try new things, laughter continue throughout their lives. Let them be blessed with the wonder that comes fromContinue reading “Prayer for March 17, 2023”

May we take the time to watch the world around us today, O God. There are so many great things happening around us that we are missing. May we set down our devices long enough to see the beauty around us. Help us to pay attention to the people we meet, and give them theContinue reading “Prayer for March 16, 2023”

Help us to listen to one another and give those we encounter our full attention, O God. May we truly hear what people around us are saying. Let us remember how much we want to be understood and attempt to do the same for others. May our purpose follow your call to love each other.Continue reading “Prayer for March 15, 2023”

Today, we pray for those who are struggling silently with problems they think they can deal with alone, O God. May they find someone whom they trust enough and willing enough to help them carry those burdens. Let us be graceful and empathetic to the people we encounter; showing them the love and compassion thatContinue reading “Prayer for March 14, 2023”