Prayers before meals and dinner blessings are a most beautiful way of thanksgiving. Sitting down to eat provides time to reflect on the day, give gratitude to God, and bring our concerns before Him. Apostle Paul tells us to: “Celebrate always, pray constantly, and give thanks to God no matter what circumstances you find yourself in.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).
Praying for God’s blessing over our meals and dinner is an easy way to make a big difference in the focus of our hearts. Before eating meals, remember to acknowledge God’s provision in your life. It encourages us to recognize that blessings come from the Creator, who deserves all honor. “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31)
Use these Dinner Prayer given below to offer up thanksgiving and praise to God as you seek His blessings. Use this time before you eat to ask God to bless your family and food!
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation;
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
the power and the glory,
for ever and ever.
Amen. – Matthew 6:9-13