Prayer 2046: For Labor Day

Holy One,
Great Architect of the Universe,
whose hands built the foundations of the world:
we pause from our labors to give you thanks and praise.

Lord, You call us to establish justice:
may we obey your commandment
to love each other as we love ourselves.
Help us, O God, build a society
in which the dignity
and contribution of every worker is honored,
and wealth is used righteously.
O Creator,
who rested upon the seventh day,
may we hallow our rest with thanksgiving.

Let us work not just for a living
but to have life abundantly.
Let our work be part of our worship and witness,
a holy offering for the life of the world.
Help us to honor especially
those who fight for the dignity of workers
and support and honor the labor of others
that makes our lives possible.

Remembering your abundant grace,
let us work alongside those who are in want,
and act in solidarity with the poor.
Help us act with justice
to help those who search for work,
that all may dwell in security,
and that we honor, support, and affirm each other.

Giving thanks for our fellowship in your kingdom,
O Holy One,
we ask your grace to rest upon those we now name.

Amen.