Thanksgiving Prayer
November 26, 2009 – 4:45 pm | by wisnuajiThanksgiving Prayers or blessings are typically said once all guests have sat down at the table and before they start to eat. Sometimes when asked to say a Thanksgiving Prayer I’ve been known to choke, stammer, and stutter. It’s not that I don’t feel grateful and wish to give thanks for our bounty, it’s just that in front of 16 people who are all suddenly dead quiet, it can be a bit intimidating.
I learned a few years back that having a Thanksgiving Prayer prepared or memorized can avert such stressful situations. If you don’t know what you should say, but want to add a Thanksgiving Prayer to your day, try one of the following.
Psalm 31:19
“How great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you bestow in the sight of men on those who take refuge in you.”
“Come, Lord Jesus, our guest to be
And bless these gifts
Bestowed by Thee.
And bless our loved ones everywhere,
And keep them in Your loving care.” (Moravian Blessing)
“O, heavenly Father: We thank thee for food and remember the hungry.
We thank thee for health and remember the sick.
We thank thee for friends and remember the friendless.
We thank thee for freedom and remember the enslaved.
May these remembrances stir us to service,
that thy gifts to us may be used for others. Amen.” (Abigail Van Buren)
“May the Lord accept this, our offering, and bless our food that it may bring us strength in our body, vigor in our mind and selfless devotion in our hearts for His service.” (Indian Thanksgiving Prayer)
“May your stuffing be tasty
May your turkey plump,
May your potatoes and gravy
Have nary a lump.
May your yams be delicious
And your pies take the prize,
And may your Thanksgiving dinner
Stay off your thighs!” – (Anonymous)
Surely one of these Thanksgiving prayers will work for you
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