Author Archives: atwinfather

Peace is hard work, O God.   It requires that we change our attitudes toward those with whom we disagree vehemently. Help us to step back from our preconceived notions and our own selfishness to find ways to live together and move toward love for one another.  May we look to ways that build up andContinue reading “Prayer for April 12, 2026”

The end of the day, O God, is a grateful time.  So many of my prayers are living the hope of a great day, and I find myself at the end of the day having not taken the time I normally do to pray as it begins.  Today, I am thankful for so much thatContinue reading “Prayer for April 11, 2026”

In the quiet that seems to come in the week following Easter, help us to use that time to rest and reflect on what is next, O God.  While Lent is a time of introspection, Easter can be a time of building energy.  Help us to use this time to get ready for the workContinue reading “Prayer for April 9, 2026”

We awake to a reprieve in some of the conflict that is permeating our world, O God. May the leaders who have brought us to this tenuous place seek to find a lasting peace and a despite for a better more compassionate world.  Help them to move away from the path that leads to violence,Continue reading “Prayer for April 8, 2026”

Today, O God, I pray for our Country, our Armed Forces, the all the people affected by the many wars that are going on throughout the world. I pray especially for the innocents who are in harms way, that they may be kept safe. I pray that we might find a way toward the peaceContinue reading “Prayer for April 7, 2026”

As we begin Lent, Challenging God, may we live into what is is to experience all that is a Holy Lent.  Help us to look at our lives, the things we are doing well, and the parts of our lives that need improvement.  Let us get rid of those things that we may enjoy, butContinue reading “Prayer for February 18, 2026 Ash Wednesday”

Thank you for allowing us to make mistakes and learn from them, Forgiving God.  You made us inquisitive and curious and able to fail often so we can find success.  May we be supportive of people we work with as they face challenges we do not know.  Let us be examples for our children thatContinue reading “Prayer for January 29, 2026”

As many continue to feel the effects of the winter weather, and are about to experience more, be with them.  Help those who are working to restore power and protect those in need.  Give them strength when they are exhausted.  May those who are providing shelter and food get the supplies they need to makeContinue reading “Prayer for January 28, 2026”

Thank you God for the medical professionals who care for us.  They deal with our anxieties and our fears.  Help them as they are there for some of the best and worst times of people’s lives.  May they feel your presence when their journey is hard.  Guide them as the heal us and care forContinue reading “Prayer for January 27, 2025”

Twenty-six years ago I became a father.  Thank you, God, for the gift of children, especially my wonderful daughters Abby and Audrey.  Watching them grow in to the amazing women they are has been a true joy.  Their compassion and empathy has been so apparent in watching them treat the people they meet as beloved.Continue reading “Prayer for January 26, 2026”