Author Archives: atwinfather

May we begin this work week in anticipation of the opportunities that await us. Let us see when our gifts and skills can be used to make things better and act accordingly. Help us especially to see when we are given the chance to lift someone up and make their life or accomplishments greater. MayContinue reading “Prayer for July 18, 2022”

When what we consider normal is in flux, finding little things that remain steady is important, O God. Help us to take the time to relish in those things that keep us grounded and give us hope to return to a more predictable pattern in life. Let us remember that taking the Sabbath that youContinue reading “Prayer for July 17, 2022”

Thank you O God of all Creation, for the sounds of the earth. Waking up to the drizzle of the rain is incredibly comfortable. It makes one want to simply stay under the covers and relish in the sound. When we get to walk out into the silence of snow falling we can feel theContinue reading “Prayer for July 15, 2022”

Empower and encourage us, Loving God, as we journey through this new day. Help us to know the strength that comes from asking for help and guidance over the weakness of trying to do everything on our own. May we stand ready for others who come to us asking to participate in their day, knowingContinue reading “Prayer for July 15, 2022”

Be with us, O God, as the people of St Mark the Evangelist and my family begin our journey together. Help us to do your will and to listen to each other for your Spirits guidance. May we build upon the foundation of ministry to the community of those who served the church before us.Continue reading “Prayer for July 14, 2022”

May our desires and actions lead us not into exhaustion. Help us to recognize when it is time to rest and that nothing is so important that we cant take a little time to recharge our batteries. Help us to heal ourselves, Caring God. May we know when our actions are driving others to thatContinue reading “Prayer for July 13, 2022”

We are so blessed to live in the day and age we do, and yet so many of us don’t take the time to cherish the many gifts you have given us, O God. It is easy for us to be distracted by all the myriad flashy tings that happen around us and the peopleContinue reading “Prayer for July 12, 2022”

Today is a new day in a new place, O God. Help us as we settle into a new home, new town and new church. Help us to cherish the memories we have of the places we have lived before as we begin to make new memories. Let us relish in the adventure of learningContinue reading “Prayer for July 11. 2022”

Thank you Empowering Jesus for the ministry to which you have called the people of Saint Thaddeus and for the opportunity to journey with them for the past thirteen years. I am grateful for the many people who have been a part of my time as rector of such an incredible place. We have laughed,Continue reading “Prayer for Juuly 10, 2022”

Help us this day of God to appreciate each moment. Let us greet the sunrise with a sense of wonder as we see the myriad of hues that in the beginning of what promises to be a full day. Allow us to not be rushed and instead see all that is around us. May weContinue reading “Prayer for July 9, 2022”