Gracious God, thank you for the gift of

Gracious God, thank you for the gift of work. There are times when we experience work along the lines of your intentions, when work is fulfilling and fruitful. For these moments we thank you.

Yet, we all know the other side of work, the side corrupted by sin. We know how work can be frustrating and empty, even debilitating and dehumanizing. Though we may not feel the literal sting of thorns and thistles, our work has been stained by sin.

We thank you for redeeming us through Christ, and for beginning to redeem all things, including our work. As we give ourselves to you more fully, may we experience work as you intended, devoting our strengths to that which honors you and makes a real difference in the world. Amen.