Author Archives: atwinfather

May we celebrate the gift that a fall day brings. For those who are in areas where the leaves are changing help us delight in the colors that seem to create a cornucopia of color. May that first day wearing a sweater help us to anticipate all the wonders of the season. For those ofContinue reading “Prayer for October 8, 2022”

Help us, Loving God, to not over complicate our lives. We have a tendency to make things much more intricate than they need be and the stress that follows often makes things unbearable. May we try instead to make things as simple and straightforward as possible. Let our actions build the trust others so desireContinue reading “Prayer for October 7, 2022”

We thank you, O God for the elders you have given us. For our Grandparents, who showed us unconditional love and support, we are grateful. For the ones who adopted us as family when others were far away or no longer with us, we are blessed. We are so blessed by the lessons they haveContinue reading “Prayer for October 6, 2022”

I am grateful O God for the times when you have taught me how to be the next best person you are calling me to become. I am most thankful for the times when you have reminded me that you have not only have a plan for my life but so many lessons upon theContinue reading “Prayer for October 5, 2022”

May we be attentive to the people we encounter today, Loving God. We only get to live this day once, so help us to live it fully. May we be focused on what will improve the lives of those around us and what will be beneficial to your creation. May we seek to live thisContinue reading “Prayer for October 4, 2022”

There are nights O God when restful sleep is hard to find. Help us on those nights to release the thoughts and anxieties that keep us from sleep. Be with us the next day as we face a day not as rested as we would like. May we be a bit more patient and readyContinue reading “Prayer for October 3, 2022”

This week has been a challenging one for so many, Loving God. May we be more this next week. More patient with those we encounter, more aware of the challenges people face, more loving to the strangers in our midst, more giving of ourselves in response to the needs around us. We ask that theContinue reading “Prayer for October 2, 2022”

Help us, O God, to express our gratefulness for all you have given us by how we treat those we encounter. May our love for you show in how we love others. Let us be willing to slow down enough to listen and respond to the needs of those around us. Allow us to beContinue reading “Prayer for October 1, 2022”

As we prepare for the weekend, O God, may we remain diligent as we complete the tasks set before us. Allow us to be ready for what happens this day and to live it fully. May we be fully present to those around us and seek to be ready and willing to lend a handContinue reading “Prayer for September 30, 2022”

Over the years, O God, I have said many times that we are in the forgiveness business. That has called me to remind myself over and over again that I need to be willing to forgive myself for the guilt I have carried long after the forgiveness that you have already provided. Help all ofContinue reading “Prayer for September 29, 2022”