Author Archives: atwinfather

Healing God, be with us as we continue to fight the pandemic that is once again spreading rampant around us.  May our actions protect others from making things worse.  Help us to be present for those who are affected by the disease and the response to it. Continue to protect those who are charged with care forContinue reading “Prayer for September 1, 2021”

Loving God, at this time of year many of our young people are beginning new journeys in their lives. Some are headed to college, others are entering the workforce and still others are joining the Armed Forces. May they know that they are not alone as they start down their new paths. Allow the lessonsContinue reading “August 31, 2021”

Ever present God, be with our world, our country, our state and town. May we look to how we can support and protect one another.  Let us be welcoming of strangers and caring for those who are struggling right now.  We live in a world where there is too much hatred and violence.  May we work to findContinue reading “Prayer for August 30, 2021”

God of All, you remind us that you created us to be both different and desiring community. Help us to recognize ways in which we can learn from one another.  May we glory in each others culture and traditions.  When our histories collide, help us to move from anger, hurt, jealousy and shame toward love for eachContinue reading “Prayer for August 29, 2021”

Let us feel your presence this day O Lord.  We thank you for all the blessings you have bestowed upon us.  May your spirit guide us when we are tempted today. Let us look for ways to lift people up and journey along side those we are with.  May we fully listen to them and be present toContinue reading “Prayer for August 28, 2021”

Living God, may we complete those tasks that are before us this day and be comfortable in leaving those things we cannot complete today for another day.  May we be ready at the end of this day to release those things that can wait until Monday so that we can use the weekend that is aheadContinue reading “Prayer for August 27, 2021”

Patient God, be with us as we continue to be challenged by the pandemic.  Allow us to have empathy for those who are struggling with renewed calls for us to protect one another when it seemed we were moving beyond the threat. May we be willing to make some personal sacrifices in order that we mightContinue reading “Prayer for August 26, 2021”

Loving God, help us to live this day as sacred.  May we treat those with whom we interact as beloved and look for ways to serve others.  Give us an awareness when we need to comfort and help those around us.  May we know when we need to listen and not respond.  Let us know when we are toContinue reading “Prayer for August 25, 2021”

O Lord our God, thank you for giving us imaginations.  You have given us the ability to dream, to see the possibilities in the world around us and to have the drive to look forward to what we can accomplish next.  Help us to feed the dreams of the young people we meet and give them theContinue reading “Prayer for August 24, 2021”

O Lord our God, may you protect those who put themselves in harms way in service to others.  The members of the Armed Forces who continually step up to protect others and the people they serve need special attention right now. May you be with those who are serving us as public safety officers and firstContinue reading “Prayer for August 23, 2021”