By leah jones
It is a tradition across the world and throughout a variety religions to thank God for providing the food before eating a meal. This is also known as saying grace.
This tradition dates back to the Bible where it is written that Jesus thanked God many times before a meal. He provided food for thousands in Matthew 15:34-36 and before the Last Supper in Matthew 26:26–28.
Saying grace not only predates Jesus within the Bible but also the establishment of Christianity. No matter the religion, saying grace is about being grateful for being provided a nourishing meal.
If you choose to lead the dinner table in saying grace this Thanksgiving, here are some Thanksgiving prayer ideas to give thanks for the food.
O Lord, with humble hearts we pray thy blessing this Thanksgiving Day and ask that at table place, where grateful folk say words of grace, that Thou will come to share the yield…
…thy bounty gave to farm and field. We pray thy love will bless, O Lord, each hearth, each home, each festive board; and that Thy peace will come to stay where candles glow, Thanksgiving Day. — Brian F. King
Lord, forgive me for focusing more on the negatives in my life than the positives. Thank You for Your blessing of love, grace, mercy and eternal life...
…Fill my heart with Your spirit this Thanksgiving so I can be thank-full. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. —Author, Tracie Miles
Simple Gratitude: "Thank You, Lord, for the blessings of this day, the food before us, the family beside us and the love between us. Amen."
"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. Amen." — Psalm 107:1
Gratitude for Community: "We are thankful for the gift of this moment, for the food we share, the hands that prepared this meal and the people we cherish. May gratitude guide our hearts and bring us peace. Amen."
Mindful Blessing: "May this meal nourish our bodies, and may gratitude nourish our souls. For all that we have, we are deeply thankful. Amen."