A Litany Of Thanksgiving For Work

Work is part of the lives of many person in every worshiping community. Offering prayers of thanksgiving for meaningful work and for those who do it is an important act of pastoral care, which reinforces the important connection between corporate worship and the everyday lives of God's people. Adapt to local needs or customs, perhaps with references to work carried on by individual members of the worshiping community. Leader or Cantor:We give thanks, O God, for the work of our lives. People:We praise you, God. Leader or Cantor:For the work of our hands, People:We praise you, God. Leader or Cantor:For the work of our minds, People:We praise you, God. Leader or Cantor:For the work of our hearts, People:We praise you, God. Leader or Cantor:For the enlightening work of teachers, librarians, students, and coaches, People:We praise you, God. Leader or Cantor:For the healing work of doctors, nurses, and counselors, People:We praise you, God. Leader or Cantor:For the …