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20 mealtime prayers

By Jim LaDoux
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."

QUESTIONS  |  APPLICATIONS 

  1. What prayers have you used in the past?
  2. When and where does your family typically pray during the week?
  3. Do you rotate mealtime prayers periodically? 
  4. When and where does your extended family pray?
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