Author Archives: atwinfather

Sometimes the storms in our lives give us incredible gifts, O God who forms and guides us. We are forced to look at the world and reevaluate our priorities in times of stress. They often give us the gift of being cooped up with those we love without the distraction of all that the modernContinue reading “Prayer for September 28, 2022”

As literal and figurative storms surround us, may we a people of hope and action. Let us look to the needs of those around us, Loving God, and go out of our way to check on those we know to be struggling or alone. May our love shine through in all that we do. HelpContinue reading “Prayer for September 27, 2022”

As many prepare for the hurricane that is coming to Florida, be with the critical workers who will be called upon to bring back power, aid those in danger and heal those who are injured or sick. We ask that you protect them and all who are in harms way these next few days. MayContinue reading “Prayer for September 26, 2022”

Give us the strength, O God, to forgive those who have hurt us. Help us to have the ability to release the pain we feel when we have been attacked or scarred by events in life. May we have the strength of character to forgive others for the pain they have inflicted upon us andContinue reading “Prayer for September 24, 2022”

Thank you God for the many gifts you have given us. We are grateful for the people you have placed in our lives. We are thankful for our families and friends who have stood by us in good and bad times. May we be vocal in our thanksgiving for all they mean to us. AllowContinue reading “Prayer for September 23, 2022”

Help us to be the exception, O God. When society seems to focus on personal desires, may we be the ones who care about those in need. When the loudest voice in the room seems to carry the day, may we be the still small voice proclaiming love for our neighbor. When hate seems toContinue reading “Prayer for September 22, 2022”

You call us to a higher standard, O God. We are called to lift up the stranger in our midst and treat foreigners as family. We are called to proclaim release to the captives and hope for the poor. Help us to stand up to people who want to claim to be people of faithContinue reading “Prayer for September 21, 2022”

May we begin and end this day thankful for all the many gifts we have received, O God. Let us be giving of ourselves and looks for opportunities to serve others. Each day gives us a choice of what kind of attitude we will have as we interact with others. May we make the choiceContinue reading “Prayer for September 20, 2022”

May this day be filled with joy and wonder, O God of all Creation. Help us to see the beauty of the world around us and not rush through this day. May we recognize that we will only live this day one time and treat it as unique and special. Help us when we areContinue reading “Prayer for September 19, 2022”

May we be good stewards of the many gifts you have given us, O God. Help us to remember that many of our best gifts are more in how we love and care for others than the physical wealth we can give. May we look to ways to make peoples feel and understand what itContinue reading “Prayer for September 18, 2022”