Author Archives: atwinfather

O God of Grace and Glory, you have watched our world in times like we find ourselves today and I find some comfort in knowing that we have made it through tough times and found times of peace and compassion for each other.  Help us to find a way to love one another as you loveContinue reading “Prayer for January 12, 2021”

O God who strengthens us, empower us to use this week as a chance to spread love.  May we look for ways to let those we meet know that we love and care for them.  May we act on opportunities to be kind to one another.  Help us to remain calm when we are anxious and to respondContinue reading “Prayer for January 11, 2021”

January 10 2021 Most Holy and Compassionate God, many gather today in churches to hear about the baptism of Jesus and hear about two major themes.  Repentance and Beloved-ness.  Help us as we are coming off of a week with such incredible expression of hatred and anger to somehow repent of the actions we all have takenContinue reading “Prayer for January 10, 2021”

January 1 2021 O Lord our God, as we begin this new year may we take it as a fresh start. Allow us to have the anticipation of great things happening and focus on the possibilities.  May we keep the hatred and anger that can grow in times of tension from having a foothold this year.  MayContinue reading “Prayers for January 1-9, 2021”

December 1 2020 Regenerative God, this is the Tuesday after a long week and I am exhausted.  It feels as if all of the energies that were spent over the last week have finally been used up.  Help me to find the strength I need to complete my tasks today.  May I, when possible, find little pockets ofContinue reading “Prayers for December 2020”

November 1 2020 Gracious God, this is the day we remember the saints who are no longer with us.  Help us to be formed by their actions.  May we be willing to sacrifice when called to serve others.  May we celebrate them for listening to your call in their day and recognize when we are called to saintlyContinue reading “Prayers for November 2020”

October 1 2020 On this day in 1962, James Meredith became the first African-American to attend the University of Mississippi in one of the challenging moments of desegregation.   Lord God, we still have prejudice and division based on race.  Help us find ways to break down the barriers that we set up for us so thatContinue reading “Prayer for October 2020”

September 1, 2020 Let this day be filled with prayer.  May my actions be prayerful.  Let me understand that everything I do is a response to all you have done for me O God.  Everything I have, every person I meet, all that I experience should reflect how grateful I am that you were willing to die forContinue reading “Prayers for September 2020”

August 1 2020 We find ourselves at the beginning of a new month that had very different expectations than what we had for the August of this year.  It was meant to be a month where we were anticipating school again, finishing our summer of fun with the excitement of meeting new friends and teachers.  We stillContinue reading “Prayers for August 2020”

July 1 2020 A new month is beginning.  May we begin anew in how we love one another.  Let us be willing to be uncomfortable so that others might be kept safe.  May we understand that we follow you more closely when we are willing to put others ahead of ourselves.  Where possible, can we be strong enough inContinue reading “Prayers for July 2020”