Author Archives: atwinfather

You call us, O God, to be welcoming to the stranger in our midst. Help us to truly live into what that means. Strangers come in many packages and we need to be ready to provide comfort, shelter, sustenance and simply presence to them in their time of need. May we know that many peopleContinue reading “Prayer for August 27, 2022”

This is a day, O God, where I am struggling to find the words I want to say in my prayers to you. I am so grateful for all I have been given, and for the incredible people who have been a part of my life. May this day be filled with opportunities for meContinue reading “Prayer for August 26, 2022”

Thank you God for new experiences and new places. You made us inquisitive and encouraged us from the beginning of time to look to the next thing we can learn. May we never lose that desire to learn and encounter new experiences. Help us to know that we are just the latest group of peopleContinue reading “Prayer for August 25, 2022”

Let us be fully aware of what it is to form young people, O God. The responsibility to encourage, excite, empower and educate them is something that begins with us knowing that we must be selfless in our love for them. Help us to know when to correct them, when to let them fall andContinue reading “Prayer for August 24, 2022”

We pray today for those who struggle with depression, anxiety and other mental illnesses, Healing God. The burdens they carry are beyond my imagination and we struggle with the reality that it is hard to know what to do for them in their moments of need. May we all be a present to those aroundContinue reading “Prayer for August 23, 2022”

O God we thank you for the friends we have made over the years and for who they continue to be for us as we journey through our lives. Help us to know that we are not alone as we face the challenges that are set before us. May we be fully present when thoseContinue reading “Prayer for August 22, 2022”

Loving God, you equip us through our experiences, both good and bad for moments of ministry. Help us when we find ourselves as the right person at the right time to be your presence in the world. Let us recognize when you have places us in a position to show your love to someone andContinue reading “Prayer for August 21, 2022”

May we take the time to fully listen to those we are with today, O God. Help us not to formulate our answer until they have finished speaking. Let us build upon the ideas of those around us and seek to support the passions and dreams of those we meet this and everyday. Help usContinue reading “Prayer for August 20, 2022”

May we end the week having accomplished most of what we intended. Let us be grateful for the people who have been a part of our week and excited for the rest that we hope to have this weekend. Help us to take time this weekend to release any of the anxiety we may stillContinue reading “Prayer for August 19, 2022”

Give us the words we need today to express our gratitude for all you have given us. May we be a voice of comfort to those in need. May we give encouragement to those who are struggling and need a boost. May we bring joy to those we encounter today. Let us take the chanceContinue reading “Prayer for August 18, 2022”