Author Archives: atwinfather

Today is the Army-Navy Game. It is a time where two of the armed forces of our country gather to compete as adversaries.  All other times they are brothers and sisters in arms standing up to defend our Country and its values.  That said Go Army, Beat Navy.   O Lord our God, be withContinue reading “Prayer for December 11, 2021”

Thank you God for lazy rainy day mornings and the chance to sleep in. May we take those opportunities to find rest and refreshment. Let us be willing to step back form out busy lives to recharge our batteries. May we enjoy the simple gift of sitting by the fireplace and reading a book. HelpContinue reading “Prayer for December 10, 2021”

This season O God is challenging for so many. There are stresses that we cannot make it as special as we would like it to be for the youngest among us, and just simply to live up to our own expectations. Help us to know that we need only love those around us and giveContinue reading “Prayer for December 9, 2021”

O Lord our God, let us be patient this day as this season tends to make us want things to happen quickly. Help us to live today in the moment. Being aware that we only get to live this day once. May we take advantage of the opportunities that present themselves. Let us be discerningContinue reading “Prayer for December 8, 2021”

O God of Peace, as we remember this day the attack on Pearl Harbor may we remember that while evil exists and people are capable of hateful acts, help us to look toward those things that unite us in love and compassion. May we keep from responding to evil with an escalation of evil, insteadContinue reading “Prayer for December 7, 2021”

May we be present Loving God to those who are struggling during this season. For many this time of year brings back memories of loss and pain. Give us the awareness of the times when we can help make this season less painful for those who struggle. Help those whom we love know that weContinue reading “Prayer for December 6, 2021”

May we use this day, O God, to show how much we love those we care about. Let us make contact with those whom we have meant to call but have not. Help us to make the time this day and everyday for those we love. Give us an awareness of when our attention isContinue reading “Prayer for December 5, 2021”

O God of All, thank you for the people you have placed before me in my life. I am grateful for my immediate family and all they have done for me in my life. I am also appreciative for the people who have become my chosen family. May I treat all those that I meetContinue reading “Prayer for December 4, 2021”

It is at this time when we find ourselves in a strange time O God. For many of us, we seem so overwhelmed by what we hope to accomplish in the time we have before Christmas or the end of the year, others (especially children) feel as if those days will never come. Help usContinue reading “Prayer for December 3, 2021”

May you guide us this day and everyday Loving God. Help us when we are faced with challenges to respond with love and patience. May we listen fully and be completely present to those around us, showing them the attention we hope they give us. Help us to be aware of the subtle communication cuesContinue reading “Prayer for December 1, 2021”