Reflect
For most of us, we are able to enjoy the peace and happiness of celebrating the holiday season around a table with our closest loved ones. On Thanksgiving or Christmas, we don’t have to worry about missing a day of work to be with our family. We can be fully present to the time in front of us. Yet, many American workers have to work on the holidays that many of us are able to enjoy. Perhaps this year around the table, we can remember those who will spend this holiday season working.
Pray
Giver of Grace,
We pray for those people who will be working this holiday season—
for those who will gather in break rooms, nurses stations, patient rooms,
waiting rooms, fast food lobbies. We honor their labors and the work required by those hands.
We pray for those who will feel lonely, who go unappreciated, or not seen by others.
Help us to think of these souls around our table.
Amen.
Act
Is there a creative way you might be able to bless people working this holiday season? Perhaps bake holiday cookies for retail workers or thank the person who bags your groceries by name each time you checkout. Make a point to truly see those who will be working throughout this holiday season.
