Author Archives: atwinfather

Caring God, there are so many who are dealing with loss right now.  Too many of our family and friends are hurting.  Please bring them the support and love they need as they grieve.  Help those that care for them have the words and actions they need so that they can mourn those losses and find ways toContinue reading “Prayer for January 29, 2021”

In the calendar of Saints, we remember today Thomas Aquinas.  His impact on Christian thought, philosophy and science was great.  I am reminded of two quotes attributed to him. “We set forth our petitions before God, not in order to make known to Him our needs and desires, but rather so that we ourselves may realize thatContinue reading “Prayer for January 28, 2021”

There are many days in history that seem to have significant events happen.  This day marks some important events.  In 1825, the United States Congress approved the relocation of Eastern Indian tribes to what is now Oklahoma and the beginning of the “Trail of Tears.” In 1880 Thomas Edison patented the Incandescent Light Bulb and in 1888Continue reading “Prayer for January 27, 2021”

Compassionate God, there are so many people who are suffering right now.  Help me to respond to people’s needs with the gifts you have given me.  May I listen fully to people and give them the attention they deserve.  If I have the opportunity to make their day better, may I act upon that need.  Give me patience whenContinue reading “Prayer for January 26, 2021”

O Lord our God, may we use the gifts you have given us to do your will.  Help us to be good stewards.  May we respond to your call to serve when those opportunities present themselves today and every day.  Give us the discernment to recognize when you have put us in the position to be your presenceContinue reading “Prayer for January 25, 2021”

O Lord our God, We have incredible hope for what is ahead of us.  We are in the midst of a storm, and yet there is great opportunity for great things to happen.  Help us to see beyond the challenges of this time and find the amazing things that are happening right now.  Help us to join withContinue reading “Prayer for January 24, 2021”

Cleansing God,  You call on us to release every encumbrance so that we can run the race set before us (Hebrews 12:1).  Help us to get rid of those things that are holding us back from being who you would have us be.  Release us from the bonds of hate, fear and anger that so cloud our vision.  LetContinue reading “Prayer for January 23, 2021”

O God of Grace and Glory, help us to find joy today.  May we spread that joy with those we meet.  May we find ways to celebrate all that this day has to offer.  Let us be ready to serve others and find ways to make those around us know that we truly enjoy their company and wantContinue reading “January 22, 2021”

Patient God, we are a people who have gotten used to quick answers and getting our way.  Help us to understand that important things take time and effort.  May we be willing to make the effort needed to get us beyond the place where we find ourselves.  It will take a long time for us to get beyondContinue reading “January 21, 2021”

Loving God, today is a day of transition that will mark the beginning of a new President’s term in our country.  Many people are still uncertain and frightened by the place we find ourselves as a country.  Fill all of our elected officials with a spirit of love and compassion that will permeate the decisions they makeContinue reading “January 20, 2021”