Mealtime Prayers
GoalsBefore starting a mealtime routine, think about what you're trying to accomplish. You don't want mealtime prayers to be like pulling teeth. We want to remind our children (and ourselves) that we're thankful for God and what God has given us!
Prayers don’t have to be:
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Make it fun!Ways to make mealtime prayers more engaging:
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The Can’t-Fail-Thankful PrayerWhile holding hands, each person says one thing they are thankful for from that day. When one person is done, they squeeze the hand of the next person to signal that it is his/her turn. You’ll be amazed that after practicing this for just a few days your kids will find it easier and easier to think of things they are thankful for.
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Sung PrayersTry some of these!
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Bless us O Lord...You can always use this standard that you may have learned as a child:
Bless us O Lord and these thy gifts Which we are about to receive through thy bounty Through Christ our Lord. Amen |
Books
You may want to sometimes use a book of children's/meal prayers to give some variety. Here are some we use: