Lord, hear our prayer:

Father, our Lord and God, we thank you for all who serve you and whose service is part of their worship; for those who add a great deal to our lives and for those without whose care and concern our lives would be much poorer. We thank you for those who have given their hearts and lives to Christ and, having done so, have spent their days living for him and proclaiming his love; for those whose loving service brings wholeness to others and for those who risk everything to set others free from slavery to sin and addiction. In the name of the greatest Servant, Christ Jesus we give you thanks.

Amen.

Some minor adaptation on some prayers.
David Clowes, 500 Prayers For All Occasions © 2003 by David C Cook Publishing
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