Author Archives: atwinfather

O Lord our God, give us the strength to release those things for which we have no control.  May we know when those times are upon us.  When we need to face challenges may we bravely stand before them.  When we are called to wait, may we have the patience to let things happen until such time asContinue reading “Prayer for May 24, 2021”

Ever-present God, on this day Christians celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.  Help us to recognize you this day and everyday.  May we feel your Spirit filling us and empowering us to do the incredible ministries you have given us.  May we listen to that small voice that comes with inviting your spirit to beContinue reading “Prayer for May 23, 2021”

Loving God who has told us we will do greater things than we can ask or imagine, help us to see those possibilities and act upon them.  Give us the strength of character to try and fail, and try again.  When we are frustrated help us to step back and look at what is challenging us inContinue reading “Prayer for May 22, 2021”

Loving God as we finish this work week, help us to use the upcoming weekend as an opportunity to recharge our batteries.  Let us focus on the needs of those we love and spending time enjoying time with them.  May we do things we enjoy instead of deferring them.  May we come out of this weekend refreshed andContinue reading “Prayer for May 21, 2021”

O Lord our God, on this day in history two of our most historic aviators began solo cross-Atlantic flights. We thank you for those adventurers like Charles Lindberg and Amelia Earhart who helped us challenge the boundaries of possibility and encouraged us imagine even greater feats than we thought possible.  May we continue to dream aboutContinue reading “May 20, 2021”

O Lord our God, there are so many times when we struggle to admit our mistakes, shortcomings, or when we have wronged someone either intentionally or unintentionally.  Help us to recognize that asking forgiveness is the first step in becoming free from the guilt we carry.  It is taking the strength away from the evil that wouldContinue reading “Prayer for May 19, 2021”

O God who wants peace, on this day we remember the end of fighting in Europe in World War II.  We still find ourselves at war with one another in many places.  We cannot seem to overcome some of the fears, differences and hatred that seems to pervade and divide society.  Help us to continue to work towardContinue reading “Prayer for May 18, 2021”

Loving God, be with the students, parents, teachers, coaches and administrators as we finish this challenging school year.  For many these next few weeks are filled with exams and final papers that need to be completed. For some it represents the end of their formal education and time for them to go out into the world.  HelpContinue reading “Prayer for May 17, 2021”

Loving God, we pray for all who are struggling still.  The small business owners who have struggled to stay afloat this past year and a half.  May they find the lifelines they need and employees ready to grow with them.  For those who are trying to find work, help those who are searching for employees and those lookingContinue reading “Prayer for May 16, 2021”

O Lord who journeys with us, thank you for creating us as creative, imaginative people.  This past year and a half have taken us out of our comfort zone and we have learned many new things about one another and ourselves.  Help us to continue to be willing to make changes that will help other people whenContinue reading “Prayer for May 15, 2021”