Bless this meal – prayer

BLESSING FOR A MEAL—-

Dear God:
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Thank you for preparing this table before us.
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Thank you for the bounty of the earth, which nourishes our bodies.
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Thank you for the abundance of your goodness, which sustains our lives, strengthening us to serve you more
effectively.
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Thank you for the hands that prepared this meal and for the joy of being able to share it.
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For all we have received and all that is yet to come, God, we are thankful! We are grateful! We are fulfilled!