Dear precious Lord,

we bow our heads in heartfelt,

thankful prayer



For all the ways

You’ve blessed our lives,

and for Your loving care.



We thank You for the hands.

that have prepared this special treat,

And pray that You will bless all those 

who have no food to eat.



We’re thankful for Salvation’s plan, 

and for Your Holy Word,

And pray we’ll help to spread 

Your love to those who’ve never heard.



We’re thankful for our freedom, 

and for churches that are near,

Where we can meet to praise Your Name, 

and worship without fear.



But still our hearts are saddened 

by our brothers who aren’t free,

Who suffer death and torture 

for their Christianity.



We pray You’ll give them strength 

and courage as their cross they bear,

And let them know God’s family 

remembers them in prayer.



We thank You for heroic troops 

who fight for liberty,

And daily risk their lives 

and limbs to keep our country free.



Forgive us of our many sins, 

and keep us close today;

And bless this food You’ve given us. 

In Jesus Name, we pray.

Amen



by Betty Jo Mings
© 2003