Table Prayers
By Willard Metzger
This food does not come to us without cost.
It comes to us through human effort – and we are thankful.
But even more so, this food comes to us as a gift of the earth.
Creation has given itself so that our lives can be sustained – and we are thankful.
In our gratitude, oh God, we acknowledge the true cost of this food.
And in our worship of You, help us renew our commitment to care for the earth.
Amen
All of creation belongs to You, God.
Let us never consume in such a way to suggest that we deserve more than others.
Rather, let us live our lives in clear acknowledgement that all You have created is intended to sustain all You have created.
Cause this food to feed our determination to share more equally and live more justly.
Amen.
It comes to us through human effort – and we are thankful.
But even more so, this food comes to us as a gift of the earth.
Creation has given itself so that our lives can be sustained – and we are thankful.
In our gratitude, oh God, we acknowledge the true cost of this food.
And in our worship of You, help us renew our commitment to care for the earth.
Amen
All of creation belongs to You, God.
Let us never consume in such a way to suggest that we deserve more than others.
Rather, let us live our lives in clear acknowledgement that all You have created is intended to sustain all You have created.
Cause this food to feed our determination to share more equally and live more justly.
Amen.