Author Archives: atwinfather

Help us, O God, when we struggle for words to express how we feel and what we want. May we be patient in those times and listen for that still small voice that is calling us. May we be content that we do not always have the right words for the moment and instead beContinue reading “Prayer for November 21, 2022”

Be with us this day, Forgiving God, as we end the church year and begin to prepare to once again celebrate the story of your desire to be in covenant with us. May we remember each example of the times when you have reached out to us throughout scripture. May we respond to the ultimateContinue reading “Prayer for November 20, 2022”

In this month of Thanksgiving, O God of All Creation, there are so many things for which to be grateful. May we take the time to appreciate all you have given us, especially those whom you have given us as family, both natural and chosen. Let us take the time to remember the people whomContinue reading “Prayer for November 19, 2022”

There are times, Calming God, when so many things are happening and on our minds that our brains seem to be unable to fully sleep. Either through a myriad of dreams, or waking up every few hours with more to contemplate those times are challenging and often are when a variety of great thoughts areContinue reading “Prayer for November 18, 2022”

  You created us O God to be inquisitive, to look to learn new things and gave us the ability to imagine what could be next. Help us to keep that gift as we live each day. May we be excited to find each new epiphany and share our passions with others. Allow us toContinue reading “Prayer for November 17, 2022”

Sorry for the tardiness of this post. O God, who journey’s with us each and every day, thank you for the guidance that has helped me along the way. As I move into the 25th place I have called home, may your Spirit guide me today and always. May I look with joy and wonderContinue reading “Prayer for November 16, 2022”

Teaching God, help us to learn empathy and compassion for others. Manly of us are so blessed that we do not worry for our daily needs and often have luxuries that we take for granted. Help us to remember that while we have shelter, there are many who do not. While we eat our fillContinue reading “Prayer for November 15, 2022”

Thank you for the gift of this day, O God.  Let us live this day in a way that honors you. Let us be patient in times when we are challenged or stressed.  Give us an awareness of when we need to listen and think before we respond to others.  Allow us to be fullyContinue reading “Prayer for November 14, 2022”

You call us to witness to your love, Lord God. You also tell us that when the time comes we will have the words and to live in love as you have loved us. May we be confident in the testimony that you have called us to live and may our actions be how thatContinue reading “Prayer for November 13, 2022”

As I think about the scars I carry both visible and invisible, Healing God, I am most grateful that in spite of them, I still live. Some of them are marks of crazy or stupid things I have done, while others mark battles I have fought. Still others represent a long fought battle that continuesContinue reading “Prayer for November 12, 2022”