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.

Prayer 1683: For Labor Day

Mr. Eustace, carving a bird feeder from natural materials in Barbados.

Holy One,
the works of your hands sustain each moment:
we pause from our labors to give you thanks and praise.

O Creator, who rested upon the seventh day,
let us work not just for a living
but to have life abundantly.
Remembering your abundant grace,
let us work alongside those who are in want,
and act to empower the poor.
May we create an equitable society
that honors the dignity and contribution of every worker,
and uses wealth righteously.
Guide those who search for work,
that all may dwell in security, comfort, and ease.

Lord, You called us to establish justice:
may we remember your commandment
to love each other as we love ourselves.
For the love of all,
may we create an economy
with wages that sustain each household.
Giving thanks for our fellowship in your kingdom,
O Holy One,
we ask your grace to rest upon those we now name.

Amen.

Prayer 1322: Prayer for Labor Day

As I give thanks for the working men and women whose labor has made this country great, I remember this lovely lady at Thistle Stop Cafe in Nashville, who helped make us feel welcome and showed such hospitality.

A Prayer for Labor Day
Holy One, your hands built the foundations of the world: we pause from our labors to give you thanks and praise. 

Lord, You called us to establish justice: may we remember our obligation 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, let us work not just for a living but to have life abundantly. Remembering your abundant grace, let us work alongside those who are in want, and act with justice toward 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.
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Prayer 958: For Labor Day

My father worked as an aircraft mechanic for 34 years. Here he is resting beside me after cleaning up after a long day, while my mother paused from her work making dinner to take this picture.

A Prayer for Labor Day
Holy One, your hands built the foundations of the world: we pause from our labors to give you thanks and praise. 

Lord, You called us to establish justice: may we remember our obligation 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, let us work not just for a living but to have life abundantly. Remembering your abundant grace, let us work alongside those who are in want, and act with justice toward 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.