Thursday, August 21† — Psalm 102:1-11
Joshua 24:14-Judges 1:16; Luke 18:1-17
The Lord your God will make you most prosperous in all the work of your hands. Deuteronomy 30:9 (NIV)
Simon answered, “Master, we have worked all night long but have caught nothing. Yet if you say so, I will let down the nets.” Luke 5:5
Divine Master, you have given us work to do and tasks to accomplish for your kingdom and for your people. Help us to approach our labor with diligence that we may fulfill your plans for us. Amen.
† On this day in 1732, the first missionaries departed from Herrnhut bound for St. Thomas.