12 Christian Prayer Selections for Saying Grace Before a Meal
Debbie enjoys writing prayers for a variety of occasions and sharing them with others.
1. Amazing Grace
Amazing grace,
how sweet the sound.
In song in word and deed.
Dear God,
We ask you at this time,
to bless this food,
for many a mouth
of the needy people we feed.
Multiply it's greatly sum
so we may feed them often,
one by one.
Amen.
Debbie T. Alsup
2. A Breakfast Prayer
(Fill in the blank with whatever day of the week, holiday or special event you may be celebrating.)
Dear Lord,
We stand together side by side on this ___________ morning.
Breakfast to share
made with love and care,
to our good health and glowing
of smiles and good words
and encouragements heard
throughout this day and going.
Amen.
Debbie T. Alsup
Amazing Grace Lyrics
3. Plenty
Dear God,
There can never be enough
gracious thanks going your way,
for many still have not as much
as we are served with here today.
We ask you God for special prayers
for those who have and have not,
as we enjoy this meal today
we give you God
loving thanks for what we've got.
Amen.
Debbie T. Alsup
4. Nana's House (A Dinner Prayer)
Thank you God,
for so many fond memories
of years gone by.
Thank you for this day,
especially for Nana's succulent
stuffed turkey and fixins'
and her famous apple pies.
Thank you for all the hands
that are holding here tonight
around the family dinner table
to enjoy this great delight.
Amen.
Debbie T. Alsup
5. Bless Us All
Dear God,
We thank you for the countless meals
you have provided.
We ask you to bless this food
we are about to partake.
Bless the coupon cutters,
whose goal was to save us money
on our budget
and they did.
Bless the errand boys and girls
who carried the groceries to
and from the cars.
Bless the cooks.
Bless all our brothers and sisters
who set the tables divine.
To you we give the glory
For each and every morsel,
each and every time.
Amen.
Debbie T. Alsup
6. Bless This Table
From the smallest morsel
to this mega feast,
we are forever grateful.
We take time now
to give You thanks
and ask for blessings on this table.
Amen.
Debbie T. Alsup
7. Blessings
To those who shucked the corn
snapped the peas
let the yeast rise
baked the bread
separated the eggs
for the homemade 7-Up cakes and lemon pies,
and all who donned the other entrees for this day,
thank God for you and all these blessings,
let us enjoy this grand array.
Amen.
Debbie T. Alsup
8. Bless Each
Our Father,
who art in Heaven,
thank you for the many hands
who came from far and near,
bringing in their specialties
to add to the holiday cheer.
Bless each portion we consume.
Bless each person in the room.
Throughout each coming day
till next year
we resume.
Amen.
Debbie T. Alsup
9. Bless Us
Dear God,
Thank you for this a new day
to spend with loved ones so dear.
To eat talk, sing, laugh, and pray,
toast wine together here.
Bless our dinner party.
Bless our food and wine.
Let us not over-indulge,
bless us with a wise and
great time.
Amen.
Debbie T. Alsup
10. A Church Food Blessing
Almighty God,
Bless this food that has been prepared
by devoted hands.
Quiet our minds and spirits
right now to focus on You
and those devoted followers.
Cover them and their families
with blessings great,
and all that are here tonight
with the same fate.
Amen.
Debbie T. Alsup
11. Royalty Blessing
Dear Lord,
We thank you for this daily bread,
simple and serene,
just a light brunch of a spread,
yet fit for a queen,
for we are all of
Godly royalty,
we ask your blessings true,
bless each and everyone
of these dishes,
for me
and you and you (when this line is read, point to others in the room).
Amen.
Debbie T. Alsup
12. Dinner Bell
Eternal Father,
who makes all things anew,
we give reverence as always to you.
We recognize you:
our healer and provider,
blessed line of hope, happiness and truth.
Bless this meal with your divine grace,
to our good health and enjoyment
in this place.
Bless the cooks,
for their heartfelt deeds as well
Bless us all,
as we now hear the dinner bell (Have someone or yourself ring a dinner bell at this time).
Amen.
Debbie T. Alsup
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