Author Archives: atwinfather

It seems that we often find ourselves repeating over and over again certain petitions to you, Loving God. Sometimes it is our desire to end something that is challenging us like illness, anxiety, depression and many others. Others have us wanting strength to make it through the day or to face something we are anticipation.Continue reading “Prayer for January 30, 2023”

Help us, Adonai our God, to find the many blessings that mark our lives.  We ask that you especially make them apparent to us when we are struggling the most.  In times of great stress it is easy for evil to tempt us to lose faith. May our faith be strengthened as we are burnishedContinue reading “Prayer for January 29, 2023”

Thank you God, for making the start of each new day something beautiful. On most days we see this incredible warmth of color spread into the morning skies. Even when that is hidden by rain or snow, the wonder of the new day has some sort of promise that welcomes us. May we attempt toContinue reading “Prayer for January 28, 2023”

This new day ahead of us has so many opportunities, O God of All Creation. May we seek to learn new things about those we encounter. Let us be willing to share our passions with others and gain new ones as we live this day. Give us inquisitive minds and help us to take chancesContinue reading “Prayer for January 26, 2023”

Thank you, O God for the gift of children. On this day 23 years ago, Heather and I became parents of two very tiny little girls. I am grateful Loving God for the many gifts you have bestowed upon them. May your continued blessings follow them as they become who you have called them inContinue reading “January 26, 2023”

May we pray, Loving God   In thanksgiving for all the many blessings we have received   In repentance for the times when we have fallen short.   In gratefulness for the people who are important in our lives and for those who serve.   In petition for thing that we desire your help andContinue reading “Prayer for January 25, 2023”

Thank you for the many incredible young people who have been a part of our lives, O God. We have been blessed throughout our lives to be with children who have been at one of the most transitional parts of their lives, (middle school and high school). As adults not far removed from the challengesContinue reading “Prayer for January 24, 2023”

There are so many who are dealing with illness right now, O God. We have had an uptick in Covid cases recently, and thankfully the virility of the virus is not what it was for those who have been given the vaccine. Help those who continue to work to make the vaccines that fight theContinue reading “Prayer for January 23, 2023”

Thank you God for being present through the past few years in new ways. The way we responded to one another during the pandemic had so many incredible acts of ministry that came out of our desire to put others ahead of ourselves. So many people went against the selfish ways that others espoused toContinue reading “Prayer for January 22, 2022”

Help us to support those who have chosen occupations that serve, O God. May we honor their hard work. Let us especially show gratitude for people who do work many of us would be unwilling to do. Protect those who serve in places that are dangerous and those who heal. When we are called toContinue reading “Prayer for January 21, 2023”