Labor for The Common Good Today

We praise you for all who labor for the common good

and for those whose service is unappreciated.

— from A Labor Day Prayer,

The United Methodist Church’s

General Board of Discipleship

She does her job.  He fulfills his responsibilities.  They make a difference.

She’s the pharmacist who answers your questions.

He’s the cashier who greets you by name and has a discount coupon you can use.

They are sprinkled throughout the day.  They season it just right.  This prayer is a moment to be thankful for them.

Imagine how good and pleasant it would be for you to thank them directly, too, as they labor for the common good.

Try it, and I’d love to hear what happens.

See you back here tomorrow.

Meanwhile by the grace of God let’s you and me also labor for the common good.