Author Archives: atwinfather

Yesterday, O God we celebrated the life of the Rev. Dr Martin Luther King, Transforming God, and I often find myself on the day after an event pondering what is next.  MLK and many others from that time continue to form our view of the world and yet it seems that we are in timeContinue reading “Prayer for January 20, 2026”

O God of all creation, help us through the time in which we find ourselves.  May those who are called superpowers recognize their responsibly to the world.  Our world is at risk because of the desires of a few people.  May their hearts be changed so that they can see the incredible opportunities that theirContinue reading “Prayer for January 19, 2026”

We remember today the beginning of the Post WWI peace conference, O God of Peace.  May we seek lasting peace with the many conflicts that are raging in the world and work hard to keep people from beginning new conflicts.  May the leaders of the world be satisfied with the wealth and territory they haveContinue reading “Prayer for January 18, 2026”

I have a busy day ahead of me, O God, and I want to be fully present to what is before me.  Help me to focus, listen, and wait to respond until I have clarity.  Too often, I begin my answer before fully hearing what was said.  May I take care to focus on theContinue reading “Prayer for January 17, 2026”

May this day be filled with rest and relaxation.  I don’t take days completely off well, O God, so help me to let things slide for a little while and see the things I often miss because of my having too much on my mind and plate.  Help me to release them knowing I willContinue reading “Prayer for January 16, 2026”

I pray, Loving God, that we look to more peaceful ways to air our differences and meet the challenges that are before us.  It seems that escalation of anxiety to the breaking point is the desired outcome for some people.  May their hearts be changed so that they can see that there must be anotherContinue reading “Prayer for January 15 ,2026”

I know that I am struggling to know when to speak out against the things that I believe are wrong in our world, O God. My Midwest manners and etiquette tell me to not respond and expect that cooler or better minds will prevail.  The reality is that we cannot just rely on our thoughts,Continue reading “Prayer for January 14, 2026”

Loving God, may I focus my energies on lifting people up, listening to them fully and treating them as beloved. Help me in the times when I am most challenged to look for the good in others.  Let me seek to be calmer in the times I know I am anxious and be honest withContinue reading “Prayer for January 13, 2026”

May we become beacons of love in the storm of anxiety and fear that seems to be surrounding us, Loving God.   Help us to take the time to be present to those around us and seek calm when the world seems to want chaos. May we greet everyone we meet as someone deserving our loveContinue reading “Prayer for January 12, 2026”

May we recognize the power of our baptism and the things it empowers us to do, Loving God.  It is the moment where we accept you, and know ourselves to be beloved.  May we live into the covenant to which we committed and you gave us. Help us to seek fellowship, resist temptations, proclaim yourContinue reading “Prayer for January 11, 2025”