Author Archives: atwinfather

Help us to take the time to enjoy the opportunities that today gives us.  Let us be open to learning new things, and be aware of the chances to experience your creation in new ways.  Let us be ready to step out in faith to follow new paths that you present, O God, and helpContinue reading “Prayer for November 20, 2025”

Once again we find ourselves mid-week and wondering whether we are going to accomplish everything we intended to at the beginning of the week, O God.  Help us to do what we can and not be disappointed with the things we could not finish.  Let us celebrate the things that we are unable to measure. Continue reading “Prayer for November 19, 2025”

May I be willing, this and every day, to forgive.  Loving God, we interact with so many people every day and we often judge the character or intent of people before we even get to know them.  Help us to be charitable when we meet someone and think the best of what they are bringingContinue reading “Prayer for November 18, 2025”

Be with us today as we begin a week of anticipation.  For many of us, O God, this week is the last week before a long break for Thanksgiving.  It can be stressful because we are excited for what is ahead of us, and because we are tired from the reality that we have notContinue reading “Prayer for November 17, 2025”

There are many of us who are at the age where our parents are dealing with the realities of aging. We are hitting emergency moments, and the reality of our parents’ mortality.  Help us during those times to be the support our family needs, and to stand up to them when they need to haveContinue reading “Prayer for November 16, 2025”

Help us to celebrate the simple things in life, O God.  We spend so much time letting technology guide us that we have missed the beauty of the world around us.  May we set down our phones and other devices and witness the sunrise, hear the songs that are sung around us and enjoy theContinue reading “Prayer for November 15, 2025”

Mostly, I have been deliberate to begin my day in prayer and writing prayers to encourage people as they start their day.  My favorite prayer in the Daily Office of the Episcopal Church is Compline.  May we take the time to celebrate the day that we have completed.  Help us to see the wonderful thingsContinue reading “Prayer for November 14, 2025”

May we take the time, O God, to let someone know how special they are to us.  We don’t know what others are carrying in their lives, and taking the time to let them know they are appreciated can make a difference and let them know they are not alone.  Be with those who areContinue reading “Prayer for November 13, 2025”

As our country moves past its longest shutdown, may our representatives learn that holding Americans hostage for their inability to govern in a timely and bipartisan manner hurts all of us, but even more so for the poorest among us.  May those whose intransigence be held accountable when the time comes for them to faceContinue reading “Prayer for November 12, 2025”

We thank you, O God, for the people who have stepped up to serve our country in the Armed Forces.  Their willingness to give all for our security and to stand up to those who would foment war and terrorism is a testament to their patriotism.  Be with those who are currently serving and thoseContinue reading “Prayer for November 11, 2025”