Author Archives: atwinfather

O Lord our God, we come before you this day to honor our mothers.  For the times you wiped our tears and celebrated our successes we thank you.  For those mothers and grandmothers who are no longer with us we miss you,  For those who have lost a child or are unable to bear children, we mourn withContinue reading “Prayer for May 9, 2021”

On this day in 1877 the Westminster Kennel Club dog show was held for the first time.  Creator God, we thank you for the animals that have become members of our family.  The pets who exhibit what it is to love unconditionally and listen without judgment are so important in our lives.  We remember those who areContinue reading “Prayer for May 8, 2021”

Patient God, thank you for all the many gifts you provide.  We are grateful for this day and hope to live it following your desire that our joy might be complete.  Help us when the plans and expectations of this day are interrupted by life. May we see those interruptions as opportunities to see the world inContinue reading “Prayer for May 7, 2021”

Loving God, as we start this day, may it begin with hope.  As it continues may we lift up those we encounter.  Let us be examples of love and compassion today.  Help us find opportunities to serve others.  When we find ourselves in anxious situations help us remain calm and not respond in anger.  Be with those who are strugglingContinue reading “Prayer for May 6, 2021”

May we celebrate each day you give us O God. This day, like so many days in history, is remembered mostly for one thing.  However, there are so many other incredible things that have happened on this day over the centuries.  May we learn that each day has the opportunity to be a seminal day, for usContinue reading “Prayer for May 5, 2021”

Forgiving God, you call us to forgive those who have sinned against us as we expect our own forgiveness.  Help us to understand what that means. When we are called to turn the other cheek, help us also to know when to walk away and not give others a chance to continually hurt us.  Give us theContinue reading “Prayer for May 4, 2021”

Each new day, O God, we find ourselves more and more confident that we are moving to the end of this pandemic.  May we not let our guard down too soon and cherish the increasing freedom we feel from the anxieties this past year and a half have given us.  Let us learn from the experiences weContinue reading “Prayer for May 3, 2021”

O God who commands us to make the Sabbath Holy, help us to better live into it fully.  We know that it calls us to set aside a time to refresh our batteries, to lay down the burdens we are carrying (if only for a little while) and to redirect our lives toward the love forContinue reading “Prayer for May 2, 2021”

Creator God, help us to see beauty in the world around us this day.  As we begin a month that is budding with new life, help us to honor the gift that this time of year gives us.  May those who are finishing school years, moving toward graduation and about to begin new journeys recognize the giftContinue reading “Prayer for May 1, 2021”

May this day O Lord be filled with joy and wonder.  Allow us to live this day as fully as possible. May we focus on those things that make the world around us a better place. Give us the courage to respond with love when challenged today.  Let us show compassion and empathy when we deal withContinue reading “Prayer for April 30, 2021”