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The food

Bible references

Psalm 136:1-3 (NIV):

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the Lord of lords: His love endures forever.”

1 Timothy 4:4-5 (NIV):

“For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer.”

Psalm 107:1-9 (NIV):

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story—those he redeemed from the hand of the foe.”

Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV):

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Psalm 104:14-15 (NIV):

“He makes grass grow for the cattle, and plants for people to cultivate—bringing forth food from the earth: wine that gladdens human hearts, oil to make their faces shine, and bread that sustains their hearts.”

James 1:17 (NIV):

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”

Psalm 118:1 (NIV):

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.”

Psalm 65:9-13 (NIV):

“You care for the land and water it; you enrich it abundantly. The streams of God are filled with water to provide the people with grain, for so you have ordained it.”

Luke 24:30 (NIV):

“When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them.”

1 Corinthians 10:31 (NIV):

“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before you today with grateful hearts to thank you for the food that you provide for us. We know that all good things come from you, and we are truly blessed to have sustenance for our bodies.

We thank you for the hands that prepared this food, the resources that made it possible, and the nourishment it provides for us. We ask for your blessing upon this meal, that it may strengthen and sustain us for the work you have called us to do.

As we partake of this food, may we be mindful of your presence and your provision in our lives. Help us to be grateful for all that we have and to use it for the glory of your kingdom.

In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

 

 

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