Author Archives: atwinfather

May your presence be felt with the families who are mourning the loss of the 21 people killed in a school shooting in Texas, O God. Help those people for whom similar experiences have renewed pain to have hope that this is the last time they will feel this pain without those in power workingContinue reading “Prayer for May 26, 2022”

It is the dawn of another day after a school shooting and we are still thinking and praying, O God. May now finally be the time where we say that enough is enough and make true changes that will protect innocent lives. We have said this before, and yet somehow we need to become aContinue reading “Prayer for May 26, 2022”

May we feel your spirit guide us through this and every day, O God. It is easy for us to be distracted and tempted by what the world might deem important. Help us to discern what is true and just when we are faced with tough decisions. May we know when what seems like theContinue reading “Prayer for May 24, 2022”

This new day is just beginning and I pray for all who have busy, anxiety filled expectations of this week. May it be far better than they are imagining. Help them to find peace when the world around them seems to be trying to attack them from all sides. Let them know when to stepContinue reading “Prayer for May 23, 2022”

In this season of transition, help us loving God to encourage those who are about to begin their new lives. There are so many young people who are moving from the relative comfort of home to their next stage, and still others who have finished their schooling at trade schools, colleges and universities. May feelContinue reading “Prayer for May 22, 2022”

May your calming presence be felt, Healing God, for those whose minds are so busy with thought that they struggle to sleep. Help the random thoughts, anxieties, and inevitable deadlines disappear when they are sleeping and help them to find rest. May they awaken refreshed at a reasonable hour and ready to meet the dayContinue reading “Prayer for May 21, 2022”

As this weekend of Audrey’s graduation from Wofford begins, Loving God, may those who are traveling to graduations around the country arrive and return safely. As our family celebrates with her, and tears of joy and wonder fall, may she know how proud we are of her. Help us to celebrate the incredible accomplishments ofContinue reading “Prayer for May 20, 2022”

May our thoughts this day be with those who are struggling. So many people, O God, carry burdens unknown to those around them are in need of our care and understanding. Help us to be fully present to them and to be who they need us to be this and everyday. May the fears andContinue reading “Prayer for May 19, 2022”

Perhaps the hardest part of transitioning to a new place is telling the youngest among us that we are moving. Bless O God the children who mean so much to us and help them to know that they are loved and special. In fact, honor all who are challenged by change and be with themContinue reading “Prayer for May 18, 2022”

Help us, O God, when change is forced upon us. May we embrace the wonder of new things and people that happen when we are moved from our comfort zone. Let us be comforted when anxiety fills us during these times to know that you are with us and guiding us to what is next.Continue reading “Prayer for May 17, 2022”