These short grace’s and many more like them are often the only connection children retain with Christianity as they grow up. These tenuous links are important and we should foster them in each child as a seed for future growth.

Lord make us thankful for what we are about to eat

Amen

For what we are about to receive, may the Lord make us truly thankful

Amen

God bless this food and make us good, for Jesus sake

Amen

Thank you for the food we eat; Thank you God for everything

Amen

Gracious God we thank you for these your gifts. Help us to eat and drink to thy glory

Amen

 

See also Apple Tree Grace