Oct 19 2008
A Thanksgiving Prayer: A prayer-is like a poem…
In just a little bit over a month, we will be sitting down to friends and family, reciting what we are most thankful for this year. With the economy in overhaul, and figures moving up and down-I am sure some of us are just thankful to have food, a place to live, and clothes for our body. I don’t even want to think of asking for more money. I am just happy that our bills are being paid for now.
When we sit down to prayer with our family and friends, in a way-it’s like a poem from our heart. A prayer is somewhat like a poem. There’s not really anything that is hard to say, because it’s from our heart. When you sit down to write your poem/prayer-only write what you feel. If you compare a poem and a prayer-there really is nothing to it. So if it’s your turn for the prayer at the table, remember what you are thankful for, what makes you happy, and if there’s anything special about the day that brought you and your family together. I’d like to share a Thanksgiving prayer with you…..
Enjoy…
FAMILY THANKSGIVING PRAYER
Today, I sit amongst my family and friends.
Thank you Lord, for bringing them safely to my table,
We are about to break bread together, as you once did with your disciples.
Lord, I know the world is at odds, and there is so much poverty, loss,
and many that go each day without a home, clothes for their family, and even food to eat.
I am so thankful that you provide those needs for my family, and friends.
Please help us all learn how we can help those who are less fortunate, so that they too,
can go to sleep each night in a warm bed, nestled in cozy pajamas, and a heated house.
Please bless this food we are about to eat,
and let it nourish our minds, as well as our bodies.
Protect us from harm, and any danger that may step in our ways,
and please control our tempers, amongst any family quarrels, that could possibly
develop throughout dinner or the day…
We all do remember that we love each other,
as you have taught us to love.
…and lead us not into temptation, as we fight for that last piece of pumpkin pie…
AMEN.
(ariana r. cherry: 2008)
