Author Archives: atwinfather

O God protect us.  As we prepare for the start of a another school year during this pandemic, may we focus on what will keep our children safer.  We continue to be scared and anxious over all we are being asked to do, and many are uncertain as to what is the right thing to do.  May weContinue reading “Prayer for August 1, 2021”

Thank you for the day you have given us O God. We have been blessed with the opportunity to live this day in service of you and others.  May we see that when we give to the world around us  of our time, talent and treasure that we receive even more in return.  Let us celebrate the smiles,Continue reading “Prayer for July 31, 2021”

Help us O Lord to care deeply for others.  May we be willing to make the sacrifices that are needed to keep people healthy and safe.  Let us work hard to follow the advice of experts and curb our desire to not be inconvenienced.  May we treat those with whom we disagree as beloved children of God, andContinue reading “Prayer for July 30, 2021”

O Lord our God, help us to know what it is to love those we meet this day.  May we be aware that our actions affect others and know that we have an opportunity to be your presence in others lives.  Let us be willing to make sacrifices for others, knowing that when we give of ourselvesContinue reading “Prayer for July 29, 2021”

Healing God, be with all those who are dealing with the latest outbreak of COVID variants.  May the health care workers be protected.  Help people to understand the need to get vaccinated unless they are the very rare person for whom getting the shot puts them at greater risk.  May we support those who may have to makeContinue reading “Prayer for July 28, 2021”

Thank you God for giving us inquisitive minds.  May we never lose the passion of learning something new.  May we regularly see the world in new and exciting ways.  Let us be acutely aware of the many new things there are to see and do in your creation.  Allow us the ability to overcome any fears we may haveContinue reading “Prayer for July 27, 2021”

Let me be grateful for all that I have Lord God. May I use all that I have been given to your greater glory and not waste energy worrying about what I may want but don’t need.  Help me to celebrate with others gifts and recognize that all of us working together and using our uniqueContinue reading “Prayer for July 26, 2021”

Sorry for the tardiness. O God of all Creation, thank you for the beauty of the the world around us.  We are blessed to be able to travel and see the wonders of your creation as we drive along.  To see young animals and fields full of your bounty is a blessing beyond what we can askContinue reading “Prayer for July 25, 2021”

Thank you God for the people who challenge us.  There are times when we need to be pushed in order to grow, and we definitely need to learn from those experiences. Help us to learn how to be open to your presence in those people who we struggle to understand or even like.  May we be willingContinue reading “Prayer for July 24”

O Lord our God, we thank you for the many gifts you have given us.  You remind us to take care of ourselves and take sabbaths.  We are not very disciplined at taking that time to which you invite us.  Getting away from the stresses of the world and expectations of others is hard for us. Help usContinue reading “Prayer for July 23, 2021”