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The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season. Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
Generous Father, you open your hand and give food to every living thing. Thank you for this meal and for the hands that prepared it. Bless it and bless us. Remember those who have nothing to eat today, and give us grateful hearts. In the name of Jesus. Amen.
And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,
Lord, thank you for gathering us around this table as a family. Thank you for the food and for each person here. May we eat together with joy and simplicity of heart. Forgive our hurry and our arguments, and may our words bring peace. In the name of Jesus. Amen.
Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
God who welcomes us, thank you for the friends who are sharing our table today. Bless this gathering, the food and the conversation. May our home always be an open place, where each person feels welcomed and loved. Bless our guests' homes as well. In the name of Jesus. Amen.
Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.
Father of all joy, today we celebrate and give you thanks. You are the source of this feast and of every good thing we have lived. Bless this abundant meal and all of us who share it. May your joy be our strength, and may we not forget to share with those who have nothing. Amen.
Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith. Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
Good Father, today our table is simple, but there is love here. Thank you for what we have, even if it is little. Fill our home with peace and give us what we need for tomorrow. Help us trust you without fear and never lose our gratitude. In the name of Jesus. Amen.
There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many?
Thank you, God, for this yummy food. Thank you for our family and for everyone who is here. Jesus used a boy's loaves and fishes to feed lots of people. Help us share like that boy. Bless our food and all the children in the world. Amen.