Author Archives: atwinfather

I wrote this prayer not knowing that a mentor of mine had died earlier in the day. Thank you for who you were for so many Joe Jester. O Lord our God, be with us this day as we remember those we have lost. Help us celebrate their lives and all that we have learnedContinue reading “Prayer for April 14, 2021”

Loving God, be with those who are raising children this day. Help them to feel your presence as they attempt to do what is best for their children. From those who are just beginning and have infants.  May they find sleep and help their children begin the patterns of life.  As they get older may the parentsContinue reading “Prayer for April 13, 2021”

Sorry for the late posting. O Lord our God, be with us as this day moves toward a close. Many of us returned from Spring Break this morning and were so distracted by the myriad things required to bring everyone back to school.  Help us as we begin these last few weeks of school to remainContinue reading “Prayer for April 12, 2021”

Ever present God, there are so many times we pray because we need to remind ourselves that we are not alone.  This day when for so many Christians we hear the story of Thomas who needed to actually touch divinity, may we who at times feel so empty and isolated, not only feel your presence butContinue reading “Prayer for April 11, 2021”

O God who guides us, help us to feel your presence as we determine our path today.  As we find ourselves making decisions that affect others to measure them against the canon of love.  May we ask whether it builds people up, whether it feeds them literally or figuratively.  Let us recognize those times when not immediate decisionContinue reading “Prayer for April 10, 2021”

Compassionate God, as we become more and more free to gather in larger groups, help us to continue to care for others as we have during this pandemic.  There have been so many times that we have heard of people giving their time, talent and treasure to aid others, even strangers.  May we build upon that empathyContinue reading “Prayer for April 9, 2021”

Loving God, we tend to take on too many projects or put off those ones for which we are not passionate.  Help us to determine which ones need our attention and those for which we need to ask for help.  If there are things that will never be completed let us be comfortable enough to admit thatContinue reading “Prayer for April 8, 2021”

O Lord our God, help us recharge our batteries as we recover from the hard work of Holy Week.  Let us take the time to rest.  Allow us the freedom to say no when we need to, and to fully take the time off we have earned.  Help our families who support us to know that we loveContinue reading “Prayer for April 6, 2021”

Easter God, we ask for your presence to be apparent to us on this, the next day.  May we not forget the joy and wonder of your forgiveness.  Allow us to continually feel your Spirit guiding us in our choices and in our actions.  Give us opportunities to share with others the power of your saving grace.  May whatContinue reading “Prayer for April 5, 2021”

Resurrected God, we thank you for the gift of forgiveness that your death and resurrection provides.  May we use that incredible gift to be blessings to those we meet.  Help us to be loving toward our neighbor.  May we use what we have to serve those in need.  Allow us to fully live into what it means to beContinue reading “Prayer for April 4, 2021”