“The eyes of all look to You, and You give them their food in season.” Christians have prayed before meals since the beginning; Jesus Himself gave thanks before He broke the bread. A sentence of grace turns dinner into a reminder of where everything comes from.
These are short prayers you can say aloud before eating: on your own, with kids at the table, or with the whole family on a holiday.
Psalm 145:15-16
Lord, the eyes of all look to You, and You give us our food in season. You open Your hand and fill this table. Thank You for this meal and for each person here. Bless our food, bless our time together, and help us remember those who have less. Amen.
Pray along with the voice →1 Timothy 4:4-5
Lord God, thank You for this food. Everything You made is good, and I receive this meal with thanks. Bless it, and bless the hands that grew it, carried it and prepared it. Let it give me strength for what You have for me today. Remind me of those who are hungry, and make me generous. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Pray along with the voice →Psalm 136:1
Lord, we give thanks to You, for You are good. Your loving devotion endures forever. You give food to every creature, and today You have filled this table. Thank You for this meal and the hands that made it, for each person here, and for those we miss today. Make us generous with all You have given. Amen.
Pray along with the voice →Matthew 1:23
Lord, You are Immanuel, God with us, and You are with us at this table. Thank You for Jesus, born for us. Thank You for this food, for everyone who cooked it, and for each person here. Bless those we miss today and those who have no table. Fill our meal with Your joy and our hearts with Your peace. Amen.
Pray along with the voice →Matthew 6:11
Lord, give me this day my daily bread — enough for this afternoon, patience for what remains, grace till sundown. I stop hoarding and start receiving. Amen.
Pray along with the voice →“The eyes of all look to You, and You give them their food in season. You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing.”
— Psalm 145:15-16 · Pray this verse →
“For every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected, because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.”
— 1 Timothy 4:4-5 · Pray this verse →
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.”
— 1 Corinthians 10:31
“Give us this day our daily bread.”
— Matthew 6:11 · Pray this verse →
“When you eat and are satisfied, you are to bless the LORD your God for the good land that He has given you.”
— Deuteronomy 8:10
“Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever.”
— Psalm 136:1 · Pray this verse →
“With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart,”
— Acts 2:46
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