5 Great and Quick Prayers Before Meals

"Will you please bless the food?"

We've all been there...you're at the dinner table surrounded by friends and family and someone asks you to bless the food. For many of us, any sort of public speaking (even with the ones we love the most) is a little scary! A whirlwind of questions probably go through your head: Do you quote a scripture? Do you pause for a moment of silence? How long should do prayers before meals generally take? What points should you make? And all of those questions, even the ones we didn’t list, are all okay. A prayer before meal is a very sacred and special occurrence.

It’s important to remember that there is no right or wrong way to recite a dinner prayer. The fact that you’re willing to spend this special time with your loved ones and share a meal is very meaningful and will in turn create beautiful memories that everyone will share for a life time.

But having well versed quick meal prayers, in your back pocket, won’t hurt either. Don’t worry, they’re all super short and direct. Your loved ones will appreciate your sentiment, but also be happy that you weren’t incredibly long winded. Keep these meal prayers close to your heart and you'll never be caught off-guard again.

All things good...

Thank you, God for this food. For rest and home. And all things good. For wind and rain and sun above. But most of all those we love. Amen.

Yes, you most likely purchased the food you and your loved ones are eating at the grocery store. Or maybe you have a green thumb and you were able to grow some or all of the materials. Either way, none of it would be possible without Him. He provided you with the opportunities to make an income. He provided you with the resources within nature to create and cultivate your meal. He is the reason why the sun comes up every day. Yes, there may be science behind it but when it comes to blessings within that rationale it is the Lord that is responsible for all of the things.

Thankful hearts

We thank You Lord, for all you give; the food we eat, the lives we live; and to our loved ones far away, please send your blessings, Lord we pray. And help us all to live our days with thankful hearts and loving ways. Amen.

Cultivating a thankful heart is a necessity. Without gratitude we would not be a world that goes round and round. Reciting prayer before meals is a great way we can continue to build our thankful hearts and cultivate authenticity. Remembering the Lord and everything that goes into every meal is extremely important. Whether it is the person preparing the meal, the farmer growing the food or even the dear friend that orchestrated the time to be together – having a thankful heart created by prayer is key.