Scripture Reading
Genesis 2:15
The LORD God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it.
Reflection
Work was given before the fall, not as a consequence of sin but as a gift for human flourishing. On this Labor Day, we honor the dignity of work in all its forms — the visible and invisible, the paid and unpaid. Whatever your work today, it belongs to a long tradition of human beings tending creation on behalf of its Creator.
Prayer for Today
Heavenly Father, please forgive me of my sinsincluding those I have committed against my loved one. And just as you are willing to forgive me, help me to forgive my partner, as well.
Help me to let go of my grudges. Help me to let go of the possibility of revenge. Let the cycle of retribution stop in my relationshiplet it be ended with forgiveness and love.
Help us to be Christlike in our forgiveness, Lord, and give us the strength to let go.
In Christs' Name, Amen.
Help me to let go of my grudges. Help me to let go of the possibility of revenge. Let the cycle of retribution stop in my relationshiplet it be ended with forgiveness and love.
Help us to be Christlike in our forgiveness, Lord, and give us the strength to let go.
In Christs' Name, Amen.
Amen.