07 March, 2010

Working grace

March 7

Untiring God,
Every day people work hard to provide our needs
from the abundance of your creation. Bless them, Lord.
Thank you for your world and their labor which
supplied this meal for us.

Amen.

06 March, 2010

Sharing grace

March 6

Dear God,
We thank you for this table spread
with your good gift of daily bread.
We thank you for this time to share
a meal with those for whom we care.
Please bless this food and may it give
us strength to serve you as we live.

Amen.

05 March, 2010

Merciful grace

March 5

Merciful God,
We thank you for another opportunity to gather around
this table. Bless this food. Be with us as we share this
meal and our words. May both be pleasing.

Amen.

04 March, 2010

Unending Grace

March 4

God of all,
You provide food to the raven when its young
cry out to you.* You also provide food for us and
help us when we cry out to you. Thank you for
your constant care.

Amen.

* See Job 38:41

03 March, 2010

Creating grace

March 3

O God, you made the earth,
the sky, and stars above.
You gave the light its birth;
You shepherd us with love.
O God, your love is grand,
and so with joy we say:
Thank you for your hand
that feeds us every day.

02 March, 2010

Unending Grace

March 2

Good God,
As we eat may the pleasure this food gives us
remind us of your goodness. As we drink
may we be reminded of your constantly
flowing love. Bless this meal, and fill us
with your Spirit.

Amen.

01 March, 2010

Grace continues

March 1

Giver of all,
This food fills our bodies to sustain our life.
Your love fills our hearts to give us joy.
Bless this food and our lives that both may
be used the way you intend.

Amen.