Author Archives: atwinfather

Thank you God, for the gift of short work weeks when they come along. The blessings of getting to spend more time with those we love and a week that may not feel so long can be rejuvenating. May the time away we were give help us to recharge our batteries so that we meetContinue reading “Prayer for September 6. 2022”

May we support those who work in fields of service that often go unthanked. Give us an appreciation for the people who work in necessary jobs that are underpaid, doing work many of us would never do. The service workers, those who work to put food on our tables and keep our world clean andContinue reading “Prayer for September 5, 2022”

Creator God, you formed us not only in your image, but as unique individuals whose experiences and gifts prepare us for the ministry to which you have called us.  May we celebrate the diversity of one another’s gifts and ministries and find ways to support one another as we all attempt to live fully intoContinue reading “Prayer for September 4, 2022”

May this day be filled with joy and wonder, O God of all Creation. Let us see the sunrise in all its glory. Allow us to revel in the amazing world you have given us and take the opportunity to share it with our family and friends. May we take the time to be fullyContinue reading “Prayer for September 3, 2022”

Help us to be patient today, O God. We are often in so much of a rush to finish tasks, or get where we are going that we miss what is going on in the world around us. May we pace ourselves so that we can be fully present to all that this day hasContinue reading “Prayer for September 2, 2022”

Help us, O God, to look out for the people who without power. May we be the ones who stand up for the people whose voices aren’t heard, those who are pushed to the side and treated as other. Give us the strength to say that it is not ok for those around us toContinue reading “Prayer for September 1, 2022”

This is a new month that for many is a month of changes. Schools are in session, and many students are looking forward to their first extended weekend. Help us to take advantage of the opporutinities to gather with those we love and enjoy one another’s companionship. Let this month be filled with hard workContinue reading “Prayer for September 1, 2022”

May we recognize the possibilities this day has to offer. Help us to be present to the world around us and respond when our gifts can be used. Give us the sense of when we need to be patient. Allow us to listen fully to what is being presented to us. Let us feel freeContinue reading “Prayer for August 30, 2022”

Let us learn to give without expectation of something in return. Let us remember that a gift is just that it is not a barter. May we be free in our expression of love to one another, in how we welcome the stranger and how we meet the needs of the needy. Let us becomeContinue reading “Prayer for August 29, 2022”

Help us, Loving God, as we attempt to do your will. May we know when we need to stand firm and when we need to be open to new things. Allow us to be fully present while we do not know all the burdens those around us are carrying. Give us the grace to forgiveContinue reading “Prayer for August 28, 2022”