20 mealtime prayers

Here's a list of 20 common mealtime prayers that families can use at the dinner table:

• "Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts which we are about to receive from Thy bounty. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen."
• "Thank you, God, for this food and for the hands that prepared it. Amen."
• "Lord, make us truly grateful for this food, bless those who are hungry, and help us to be a blessing to others. Amen."
• "For food in a world where many walk in hunger, for faith in a world where many walk in fear, we give thanks, O Lord. Amen."
• "Dear God, thank you for the gift of this meal, and for the time we have together as a family. Amen."
• "Bless this food to our bodies, and bless our bodies to your service. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
• "Heavenly Father, we thank you for this food and the love of our family. Amen."
• "Lord, may this food nourish us and help us to grow in strength and love. Amen."
• "Thank you, God, for this meal and for the gift of each other. Amen."
• "We are grateful for this food and the hands that provided it. May it sustain us and remind us of your blessings. Amen."
• "Dear God, as we break bread together, may our hearts be filled with gratitude and our lives with love. Amen."
• "Lord, we thank you for the goodness of this meal and for the love in this room. Amen."
• "Bless this food, Lord, and the hands that prepared it. In your name, we pray. Amen."
• "Thank you, God, for the gift of food, family, and the time we share. Amen."
• "Lord, bless this meal and the conversations we have around this table. Amen."
• "Dear God, we are thankful for this food and for the joy of being together. Amen."
• "Bless this nourishment to our bodies and our souls, O Lord. Amen."
• "Heavenly Father, we appreciate this meal and the love that binds us as a family. Amen."
• "Thank you, God, for this food and for the blessings of this day. Amen."
• "Lord, may this meal remind us of your abundance and grace in our lives. Amen."