Grace before meals

These prayers can be used as Grace before meals. On Thursday I will give you the other three for the rest of the week. Bon appetit! 

Sunday

God our Creator, we thank You for this Sunday.  We thank You for our Church, for our home and for the chance to rest today. We thank You for this meal. As we share it, help us to recognize the presence of Jesus with us, and fill us with the joy of the Holy Spirit.  We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Monday

We thank You, Lord our God, for this new week which we have begun today. We thank You for our schools and for our work, and for all our friends there. Bless this food we share and give us the strength to be patient and kind with one another. May we remember to occasionally visit older people who may feel lonely and need companionship. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Tuesday

Dear God, Your Love is like a mother’s gentle hands, and Your care is like a father’s watchful presence. We thank You for always being there for us, and for giving us the gift of each other as a family. During this meal help us to listen to one another and to appreciate each other’s unique gifts. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Wednesday

Generous God, we give You thanks for this food, and for all the good things You have given us. Help us to remember those who are hungry tonight. Teach us how we can help all those who are in need, especially people living in poorer countries. Give us enough moisture and rain to grow our crops. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.