Author Archives: atwinfather

You call us to be as forgiving of others as we hope you are of us, O God. May we recognize our own inability to see when our actions affect others and learn to be giving rather than selfish, compassionate over uncaring and serving more than taking. Help us to see others as beloved childrenContinue reading “Prayer for September 17, 2023”

We have a history to share and make ourselves, O God. You remind us to remember the challenges we have faced and celebrate those times when we have had victories. You call us to take the time to get to know others’ stories and honor them. May we especially remember those times when your presenceContinue reading “Prayer for September 10, 2023”

May our love for one another be so apparent to those around us that they find hope for a world that is filled with challenges. May our desire to live into the person you are calling us to become strengthen us when the desire to be selfish tempts us. Help us to be humble, self-awareContinue reading “Prayer for September 3, 2023”

Give us the strength to not conform to the the messages of hate, injustice and oppression that permeates so much of our world right now. May we strive instead for what is good, what is true and what builds up the souls of those around us. May we be so transformed by your Spirit thatContinue reading “Prayer for August 27, 2023”

Let our hearts be so filled with love, O God, that our words and actions mirror that love. Help us to be pure in our thoughts and deeds. Let us look to the example of the Joseph who could have responded to his brothers with the disdain that his brothers him, deciding instead to beContinue reading “Prayer for August 20, 2023”

There are times, O God, when we find ourselves on a precipice looking out at the unknown. We are at a place where we are making decisions that require us to take a leap of faith. Help us to have the strength to step into the unknown, knowing that you are there with us andContinue reading “Prayer for August 13, 2023”

We imagine, O God of All Creation, what it would be like to meet the heroes of our history because of what they have done somehow encourages us to what we might accomplish. Help us to see our own opportunities to become what they were for generations to come. May your spirit full us inContinue reading “Prayer for August 6, 2023”

As we follow your call, Lord God, may the seeds of faith that form our ministry grow daily. May we seek those things that build up others and focus on how we can serve others. Let us release the temptations of everyday life to free ourselves to seek the higher purpose to which we haveContinue reading “July 30, 2023”

You give us so many opportunities to grow in our faith and ministry, O God of all Creation. Help us to plant those seeds deep within ourselves and allow that small voice to guide us into doing great things. Give us the imagination to see what is possible and the drive to make that happen.Continue reading “July 16, 2023”

May this week be filled with joy and wonder, O God. Allow us to see the possibilities that are before us. May we use the challenges we face as opportunities to learn new things about ourselves. Help us to be patient when our anxiety or fears tempt us to be overwhelmed. May we ask forContinue reading “Prayer for July 10, 2023”