![]() ![]() Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Good things from thy hand, may always give thee thanks Use the harvests of the land and of the seas, and may prosperĪll who labor to gather them, that we, who constantly receive That thy gracious providence may give and preserve to our His faithfulness continues through all generations.Īlmighty God, Lord of heaven and earth: We humbly pray We are his people, the sheep of his pasture.įor the Lord is good and his love endures forever Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Amen.Įach hearth, each home, each festive board Places, may give thanks to you in all things. Make him known and through him, at all times and in all Grant us the gift of your Spirit, that we may know Christ and Through which he overcame death and for his rising to lifeĪgain, in which we are raised to the life of your kingdom. Obedience, by which he overcame temptation for his dying, Truth of his Word and the example of his life for his steadfast That lead us to acknowledge our dependence on you alone.Ībove all, we thank you for your Son Jesus Christ for the We thank you also for those disappointments and failures We thank you for setting us at tasks which demand our bestĮfforts, and for leading us to accomplishments which satisfy ![]() The loving care which surrounds us on every side. We thank you for the blessing of family and friends, and for ![]() We thank you for the splendor of the wholeĬreation, for the beauty of this world, for the wonder of life, Those who cry out for what we take for granted.Īccept, O Lord, our thanks and praise for all that you haveĭone for us. Help me to remember those who have no home at all When you have eaten and are satisfied, praise the Lord your God for the good land he has given you. With a promise to follow You all of our days. So today we offer this response of praise These are the blessings You graciously share. Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.Įspecially for the gift of Jesus, Your Son. May it teach us that whenever we reach out in need, our hands will always be clasped in the palms of others. May every hardship make our circle stronger. May our circle grow with every birth and union into a community united by love, rather than blood. May we join hands around the dinner table to pray for the strength and patience to love one another. Give thanks to the Lord of lords: His love endures forever.Ī Nondenominational Blessing for the Community As we partake of this food, we pray for health and strength to carry on and try to live as You would have us. We give thanks for life, the freedom to enjoy it all, and all other blessings. We give thanks for this food prepared by loving hands. Our Father in Heaven, we give thanks for the pleasure of gathering together for this occasion. Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind, for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.Īnd for those with whom we are about to share it, May we share this friendship with joyful hearts.įor the laughter of the children, for my own life breath, for the abundance of food on this table, for the ones who prepared this sumptuous feast, for the roof over our heads, the clothes on our backs, for our health, and our wealth of blessings, for this opportunity to celebrate with family and friends, for the freedom to pray these words without fear, in any language, in any faith, in this great country, whose landscape is as vast and beautiful as her inhabitants. Most importantly, though, we hope that you take this opportunity to speak from the heart. You can prepare to say grace by reading a prayer, quoting a Psalm, or choosing a nondenominational poem. These Thanksgiving blessings can help you put your thoughts into a meaningful prayer of thanks to God. Sometimes, it's difficult to find the right words to express all that we are grateful for. A prayer over the meal reminds guests of the meaning behind the holiday, which is to be thankful for our lives and the presence of our loved ones around us. When it comes to saying Thanksgiving grace, there can be high expectations, while gratitude is on everyone's mind. We may not always make the time to connect with God on the daily, and Thanksgiving reminds us of his constant support and presence.īlessing the meal at a gathering is a powerful way of bringing the table together in their focus and intentions. Thanksgiving blessings recognize God as the source of all things that make our lives great, whether it's part of our daily routines or our more spiritual moments. Each year we celebrate Thanksgiving with prayer as we surround ourselves with loved ones and give thanks for those dear to us. ![]()
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