1. A Prayer That This Food May Fuel
Us to Do Your Work
Father, Praise You for the nourishment the You provide. Thank You for meeting
our physical needs of hunger and thirst. Forgive us for taking that simple joy
for granted, and bless this food to fuel our bodies forward into Your will for
our lives. We pray that we will be energized and be able to work for the glory
of Your Kingdom. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
2. A Prayer in Remembrance of the
Hungry
Father, You are mighty and strong to sustain our bodies. Thank You for the meal
we are about to enjoy. Forgive us for forgetting how many pray for food to
relieve their starvation. Bless and relieve the starvation of those who hunger,
Lord, and inspire our hearts to seek out ways that we can help from our
abundance. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
3. A Prayer of Confession
Father, This meal is the work of Your hands. You have provided for me, again,
and I am grateful. I confess my tendency to forget to ask Your blessing upon my
life, through the comforts that You have given me to enjoy. So many people lack
these daily comforts and it is selfish of me to forget about them in their
need. Show me how to make the most of Your blessing in my life, for everything
I have is a gift from You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
4. A Prayer for Family Mealtime
Father, We have gathered to share a meal in Your honor. Thank You for putting
us together as family, and thank You for this food. Bless it to our bodies,
Lord. We thank you for all of the gifts you’ve given to those around this
table. Help each member of our family use these gifts to your glory. Guide our
mealtime conversations and steer our hearts to Your purpose for our lives. In
Jesus’ Name, Amen.
5. A Prayer for Mealtime Fellowship
Father, Praise You for friendship and family! Thank You for bringing us
together today to share a meal. The people in our lives bring us such joy, and
we are grateful for time spent in fellowship together. Help us use this time to
bond closer as a group, and learn to love each other more. Bless our appetites,
both physical and spiritual, to honor You in all we do. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
6. A Prayer for When Someone is
Missed at the Table
Father, We are coping with an empty seat at our table. Be with the one we are
without, today, and help us to trust in Your timing, purpose, and great love
for us all. As we miss ____________ today, we pray Your blessing over
him/her/them, and us, and the space in between now and when we see them next.
Until then, may this food bless our bodies, and give us strength to endure the
day ahead. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
7. A Prayer for Dining Out
Father, Bless this establishment and employees as they prepare and serve our
food. Thank You for the opportunity to have our meal brought to us, and the
ability to relax and enjoy this time with one another. We understand our
privilege to be here, and we pray to be a blessing to those we encounter in
this place. Bless our conversation, and may we honor You in all we do. In
Jesus’ Name, Amen.
8. A Prayer in Remembrance of the
Last Supper
Father, As we sit here today preparing to eat this food, we remember Your Son.
How He came here as a human being, and ate with His family and friends just
like we do. Thank You for the gift of Jesus, and that we can look to Him
knowing He understands our hunger. Bless us, Lord Jesus, and stir our hearts to
remember You in all we do. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
9. A Prayer for When Food is Scarce
Father, We come to You hungry, today. It’s hard to understand why we don’t have
enough to eat, but we come to You for strength, knowing that You are our
provider. Help us to trust that You will sustain us through times of abundance
and times of scarcity. Bless us and help us get back up on our feet again. In
Jesus’ Name, Amen.
10. A Prayer for the Drive-Thru
Father, Thank You for the drive-thru, that saves our time on busy days. We pray
for those who prepared our food, and we ask that we would be a blessing to them
during our brief encounter today. We remember that they are your children, and
that they should be treated with kindness and respect, so that they will be
able to see You in our actions. Bless this food to our bodies and keep us safe
on the road today. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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