Author Archives: atwinfather

O Lord our God, let us use this day in service to others. May we find ways to make those we meet today’s day better. Give us the compassion, empathy and drive to act upon the moments when our gifts and skills can be used to support others. Let us ask for help when weContinue reading “Prayer for October 23, 2021”

Thank you God for the mentors, teacher and leaders who have been a part of my life.  I am grateful for the ones who I remember but are no longer with me, who formed me and continue to live on through how I live my life.  I am also thankful for the ones who are currently helpingContinue reading “Prayer for October 22, 2021”

As we move toward the end of the week help us to maintain the energy we need to accomplish the tasks set before us. May we be patient when times of stress inevitably make their way into our lives. Let us treat all who we may meet as beloved children of God who deserve ourContinue reading “Prayer for October 21, 2021”

O Lord our God, thank you for the friends you have placed in my path at the right time.  I have been blessed to live in many places throughout my life and you have given me the gift of people who were the right people for me at the right time. While I have lost trackContinue reading “Prayer for October 20, 2021”

Growing up, I remember the beginning of fall with finally getting to wear a sweater that was bought during the annual school shopping event. Thank you God for the seasons you provided us.  We are grateful for the anticipation of each new scene we get to experience.  This one provides us with so many colors and theContinue reading “Prayer for October 19, 2021”

Loving God, there are so many people who are suffering silently.  We walk by so many of them unaware of all the burdens they are carrying.  Help them to find peace and healing.  May we be vessels of presence to them and give them the love which you call us to provide. May those whose occupation forces themContinue reading “Prayer for October 18, 2021”

Thank you God for the children in our lives. They help us see the world in ways that we have lost. Give us the ability to be the people you need to help them grow in to who you would have them be. Let us fill the gaps for them by being present to themContinue reading “Prayer for October 17, 2021”

May our compassion for others always be greater than our desire for our own success, Loving God.  Make us aware when we take the chance of breaking someone down in our attempts to get what we want.  Help us to find ways that encourage others on our way to fulfilling our desires and may be best forContinue reading “Prayer for October 16, 2021”

O God of all Creation, help us this day to treat each moment as the gift it is.  May we see the beauty of the world around us and cherish the enormity of all that is around us.  Help us to see the depth of things that we take for granted.  May we be more aware of allContinue reading “Prayer for October 15, 2021”

On this day in 1947 Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier.   O God who called us to do great things, help us to continue to dream.  May we find ways to improve others lives.  Give us the imagination and drive to do the next great thing that will help us to grow. May we attempt to makeContinue reading “Prayer for October 14, 2021”