Prayer to Go with Today's Gospel

Matthew 20: 1-16

Leader: God, you have promised to provide what we need.
Congregation: We are afraid that there will not be enough.

Leader: God, you invite us all to the vineyard.
Congregation: We are afraid others will get our share.

Leader: God, we often see you as the plantation boss.
Congregation: Let us see you as the one who hosts the party.

Leader: God, you know we often see our work as drudgery.
Congregation: Remind us every day that life with you is a festival.