Saying 'grace'

[Droobie]

How often do you say grace? Before every major meal ie; breakfast, lunch & dinner. Only at dinner time? Only on special occasions? Or before every meal... snacks too?

[DeleseRose]

I could not vote because there wasn't a choice 4 me. :cry: :cry: But my answer is . Lately, not as much as i should. Doobie send a prayer up 4 me :pray: GBU

[sunshine]

I couldn't vote either...somewhere in between "For breakfast, lunch and dinner" and "Only on special occasions". not that often, but not that infrequently! but like Rose232, I know I should be thankful more.

[seebs]

I never say grace, but I try to remain thankful for food - especially good food.

[Superman53142]

I should, but really only do on special occasions. Supposedly if you can do something ten times in a row it becomes a personal habit; I should try that with saying Grace.

[Martin]

What annoys me, are people who say grace, then complain about the food.....

[Gerry]

I would never put anything in my mouth without blessing it first. In todays world I would not eat without asking God to clean sanctify and bless it. I would never eat without expressing Thanks to the God who provided it for me.

[seebs]

Originally posted by Martin
What annoys me, are people who say grace, then complain about the food.....

That is an excellent point.

So, time to confess something: I absolutely love toast. I sometimes think there is no more perfect food than golden-brown white fluffy bread with butter on it.

I just want to point out that the sheer delight to be had from good food is one of the reasons I believe in God.

[Wolseley]

I always say grace before meals, as does my wife.

It's funny to watch people's reactions in resturants when we both make the Sign of the Cross while saying "In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit", join hands, bow our heads, and recite together softly: "Bless us, O Lord, and these, Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy bounty, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen", then make the Sign of the Cross again while we again invoke the Trinity.....it's one of those "Catholic things" that draws people's attention.

Some people look uncomfortable or embarrassed; some look annoyed or irritated; others look nonplussed. Other Catholics usually smile and nod, while Protestant Fundamentalists will stare at us, stare at each other, and shake their heads in an "Omahgawd" fashion---we've had some folks come over and leave Gospel tracts as they leave the resturant, in order to "save" us.

Regardless of the reaction, we go on saying grace, at home or away, because first, we are thanking God, from Whom all blessings flow, and we also think it's a good witness. We don't do it in a manner that's deliberately provacative, it's quiet and doesn't involve anyone else but us. But you can get profound reactions, nevertheless. We've never had anybody get up and actually leave, but once or twice we have had people glare at us with hostile glances throughout the meal, like we smelled bad or something.

It's interesting. You never know what you're going to get. :D
I just want to point out that the sheer delight to be had from good food is one of the reasons I believe in God.
As my sister is fond of saying, "Food is God's love, made edible." ;)

[The Theory]

well, I chose "Breakfast, Lunch, and Diner"... however I rarely eat breakfast, and when I do, I rarely have prayer before hand.

::Mostly Harmless::

[Wadeinwater]

I pray for all my meals a week ahead of time, that way it saves time on lunch break.

[ZiSunka]

how about "Frequently, but I'm not obsessive about it."

[ZiSunka]

Originally posted by Wolseley
I always say grace before meals, as does my wife.

Some people look uncomfortable or embarrassed; some look annoyed or irritated; others look nonplussed. Other Catholics usually smile and nod, while Protestant Fundamentalists will stare at us, stare at each other, and shake their heads in an "Omahgawd" fashion ---we've had some folks come over and leave Gospel tracts as they leave the resturant, in order to "save" us.



That's really uncalled for Wols. Unless they are wearing their denomination like a badge on their shirts, you can't possibly know who is protestant and who isn't. This was just meant as a mean slam against a group of people you don't like.

It's called bigotry. :mad:

[thehomeland]

I said one "grace" a long time ago than covered all futured "graces," for the sake of efficiency :-)

I still remain thankful, even for non food things, such as electricty. A relatively major storm hit us (north Texas) recently and knocked out power for 17,000 residents. We were without electricty from Saturday at 10:45pm to Monday at 9:10am.. I am certainly thankful (and realize how much I rely on it and technology that uses it) and don't let a day go by that I don't thank him for it :-)

[jimigold]

As i am the only Christian (with the possible exeption of my mum) in my family we never have really said grace.
But then we never sit down to eat together usually (i know it's sad :( you don't have to tell me)

This post has inspired me. Y'know what i'm gonna say grace by myself in the future. Thanx for helping me :)
* :pray: says grace*

Here i don't have much but have some blessings.
*blesses Droobie*

[Radical4Him]

I say it all the time. I really have to get Gods blessing on food when eating out, who knows where the stuff has been:)

G

[NRutman]

I make sure that I thank God for His provision before every meal, but my hope is that an attitude of thankfulness would be alive in my heart not only in times of eating. To make a ritual of consuming food does nothing for the soul, and little more for the mind. However, I believe firmly that having a thankful attitude in all that we do benefits us much, as it reminds us of our humble and meek position before our God. Furthermore it reminds us of His constant grace in our lives, which is completely undeserved upon sinners such as us.

To those of you concerned with the "purity" of the food you are eating, I would humbly put forth that there are many people in the world desiring even the most unclean food that you eat. Therefore, I would urge you to be more concerned with rejoicing in God's provision than with questioning the quality of His provision. Perhaps this is something to think about.

May grace and peace be with you,
Nathan

[All4Him]

I say grace before each big meal, and on special occassions.

 

I dont usually say grace over a snack, unless its a big one ;);)

 

 

 

[Jenna]

then make the Sign of the Cross again while we again invoke the Trinity.....it's one of those "Catholic things" that draws people's attention.

Well, Wolseley, making the sign of the cross is not really just a 'Cahtolic thing', but I definitely understand where you are coming from with people looking at you funny. :)  I, personally, have decided to pay more attention to my prayers, my meal, and my companionship than the other people who could possibly be watching. That way, I'm not even aware if people decide that they want to have a problem with what I am doing. :holy: :sigh: 

I don't say grace as often as I should, and I think that my problem stems in part from the fact that my husband and I are almost always 'eating on the run'. When we do sit down to a legitimate meal (instead of a handfull of something here and there), it is with my family. Since my father is atheist and my sister is wiccan, you can imagine how tense dinner time is under those circumstances. Instead, I usually express my thanks when I say my morning and evening prayers.

 

 

[livingforJesus-Shaun]

when i think of it

[4jc]

I say grace for all I eat. Even if I am in the middle of eating it and I had forgotten to thank God for the food, I stop and say grace.
Even if it is an apple or a chocolate bar.
I am thankful to the Lord for all I have.
I don't want any food unless it has been blessed by God almighty!!!

[Halogirl1114]

I usually say grace before dinner....

[healthwoman]

I always do when the kids are here, but sometimes by myself I don't. However, I start and end every day with a prayer of thanksgiving. BTW, why do they call it 'saying grace'?

[ancientofdays33]

I beleive the saying of grace came about because of the poor cleanliness conditions of the kitchens and disease was so deadly back then.
I say grace when I am not praying

James
servant to all

[healthwoman]

But why do we call it "saying grace"?

[Chakotay2]

I say grace before the 'big three'. I've just never given it any thought as to blessing snacks and food I eat between meals. That's something to think about.

[Konnie]

For breakfast, lunch and dinner.

[GlowingFirefly]

I had to put "Only on Special occations." Most of the people in my family are not Christians. And I get yelled at if I try to say grace, or they give me looks, so I can't. :(

[-=Burnt Toast=-]

Yeah, same as above^ I really only do it if im with my friends, or Christams / Easter

[Snowy]

The only time my family rerally does this is if its Thanksgiving dinner or Christmas dinner

[He.Is.My.Lifeguard]

In my house we take turns saying grace. We all say the same one, which makes it special. "Bless us, O Lord, and these, Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy bounty, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen" It sounds really neat coming from someone different each night. I want to make a habit of saying it for breakfast and dinner.

[BarbB]

I forget to say grace, except for Thanksgiving and Christmas, which was my answer. My brother's family says grace always, even at restaurants and I want to remember, especially because of the words "and when He had given thanks, He broke the bread"! Anybody have a good way to remember for a new Christian to use?

[MAC]

I think is a duty of a child of God to give thanks unto the Lord for His Grace for they are new each day.

We should!

[lil_one]

My family doesn't say grace, that is because i don't come from a Christian family, and therefore it isn't expected. Don't know if i will say it when i have my own place and family...
:pink:

[Ensis]

I pray for about every meal. Some morning I forget to pray for breakfast (mostly because I haven't reach full cognitive thought yet).

[mesue]

Actually, I mostly say grace at dinner. I know I should say it more often, but for some reason I only remember it at dinner.

[The_Saint]

I say Grace at every mealtime and it goes this way:

"Dearest Heavenly Father, thank you Father God for this food you have provided and your Blessings upon it. In Jesus' Name, through The Holy Ghost, Amen."

I know it is rather simple and to the point, but then, you don't want to take too long because the food will get cold. Anyway, after I bless it, I dig in!!!!

Saint Dennis Charles Smart
:clap:

[sammipher]

I try to give thanks for everything...breakfast, lunch or supper. Without The Lord I would not have anything I have today...he has made the food in my life possible. Usually I save my big prayers for all those I love and my enemies and issues close to my heart before I go to bed or quiet time at night...usually before meals I say a pray that was taught to me at school...yes school...when I was little "God is great God is good let us thank him for our food by his hands we all are fed give us Lord our daily bread" I think this prayer sums up everything...The Lord is our daily bread.

[Glorianna]

It's important to thank God for what He has given us. And it would be nice if He could bless our food for our bodies' use, so that is what I pray for.

[Grace_of_God]

I ALWAYS say Grace for breakfast, lunch and supper. Since I am very new at this, I occassionally (although not often anymore) forget, and if that happens, I stop right away and say it. Unfortunately, I don't usually even think to do it if I eat say, a potato chip or something small like that, but I do ALWAYS get it in for the meals.

God bless,
~Grace~

[rua2j33]

I do my best to remember. As with Grace, I will sometimes have to stop in the middle of a meal.

[TheMainException]

I only do it before I eat dinner, but we are told to be constantly in prayer, so I guess we should do it before everything.

[stillblessed]

before every meal.

[Moros]

I always forget to.

[PaladinGirl]

I voted "Only on special occasions." However, I must say that I say grace more often than on special occasions, it's just really rare. Maybe once per week if that. I never remember to say it. It wasn't anything that I did growing up either except for on Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners sometimes. I've always been used to just simply sitting down and digging in. lol. But I am of course, thankful to God for my food and for pretty much everything. I don't necessarily feel that I need to tell Him that in a prayer for Him to realize that.

[pgp_protector]

I try to rember to say it all the time, but some times, I might grab a bag of chips, and munch without saying Grace, other times I do.

And then when the bag is just there at the desk the next day, I might just reach in a grab some without even thinking.

[Crystal_Dawn]

Always at dinner....even in the presence of non-believers. It took me a long time to be able to be strong enough to do that. And almost alwasys at lunch and dinner too.

[kwimmer]

I don't say it as much as I should.

[Chica4Christ]

people who dont say 'grace' are feeding the devil..

Just joking! hee, hee...but I just think thats cute.

I pray over all my big meals, breakfast, lunch, dinner...but if its a bag of chips, then no, I won't. Is that bad? LOL.

I usually just say, 'thank you Lord Jesus for this meal I am about to receive. I pray Lord that You may bless the meal and bless the hands that prepared it. I pray that it nourishes my body, and I always give you thanks and praise for everything You set before me.

Something like that ^^

My family doesn't pray before meals (aren't really Christians) but when my friends family and I go out to eat, we always hold hands and pray. Usually we get a few stares, but nothing drastic.

We mostly get that 'awww..thats so cute their praying' attitude. How is praying 'cute'? *scratches head*

God bless

[Mϋzikdϋde]

I try to be thankful for everything in my life whether it's food or trials. I strive to continually let the Lord know how thankful I am but if I forget to verbally show my gratitude I think He is merciful enough to overlook it. I don't think God is as legalistic as we are. I would also be careful not to pray as the Pharisees did with repetitive, meaningless words. I never pray for the sake of being heard or for the sake of prayer itself.

[faith by day]

Only with my church..i try to do it as much as i can. i just for git. (you should bless Gods food always! for he made what you eat)

[~Mrs. A2J~]

We say it before each meal. I've never thought about saying it before I steal a cookie out the cookie jar or something like that. I'll have to do that from now on since I've now been made aware of it.

Sarah

[cat has felt the light!]

I didnt vote cos really its more a matter of saying grace whenever I remember to, lols :(
C@ xx

[indeep]

I pretty much say it if I'm with my family, but if I'm by myself, or out at a restaurant I don't generally say it. *shrug*

[little chris]

sometimes.....

[Mimi]

I never did that....I should do it.....but I never did......

[ChristsChick]

I really should say it, but most of the time I forget

[jewishprincess613]

I try and say grace before eating anything. Sometimes I forget, as it is a fairly new practice for me, but I am getting better at it.

[Touring3D]

I try my best to say grace before every meal. I do forget sometimes, but I mean well. :)

[Mitch]

I could not vote because there wasn't a choice 4 me. :cry: :cry: But my answer is . Lately, not as much as i should. Doobie send a prayer up 4 me :pray: GBU

I have been doing like that, but I'm getting better

[The "J"]

Grace who? haha

[The "J"]

Only on special occasions. I feel cheap doing it every meal.

[christianfilmcrew]

I say grace every meal, but if I'm out at Taco Bell or somewhere I say grace before eating anything... I need God to bless those suckers before I put them in my body, if I don't, well I probably shouldn't share details....

[okiemommy26]

I pick special

I should do it all the time but i dont think before i eat and forget to

[brinny]

I say grace every meal, but if I'm out at Taco Bell or somewhere I say grace before eating anything... I need God to bless those suckers before I put them in my body, if I don't, well I probably shouldn't share details....

Bless you for not sharing details....

[Neal]

I always say grace before meals, as does my wife.

It's funny to watch people's reactions in resturants when we both make the Sign of the Cross while saying "In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit", join hands, bow our heads, and recite together softly: "Bless us, O Lord, and these, Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy bounty, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen", then make the Sign of the Cross again while we again invoke the Trinity.....it's one of those "Catholic things" that draws people's attention.

Some people look uncomfortable or embarrassed; some look annoyed or irritated; others look nonplussed. Other Catholics usually smile and nod, while Protestant Fundamentalists will stare at us, stare at each other, and shake their heads in an "Omahgawd" fashion---we've had some folks come over and leave Gospel tracts as they leave the resturant, in order to "save" us.

Regardless of the reaction, we go on saying grace, at home or away, because first, we are thanking God, from Whom all blessings flow, and we also think it's a good witness. We don't do it in a manner that's deliberately provacative, it's quiet and doesn't involve anyone else but us. But you can get profound reactions, nevertheless. We've never had anybody get up and actually leave, but once or twice we have had people glare at us with hostile glances throughout the meal, like we smelled bad or something.

It's interesting. You never know what you're going to get. :D

As my sister is fond of saying, "Food is God's love, made edible." ;)
That is really, really funny!


Anyway, I say it before most my meals. Not always, like, when I'm right at the table, when I going to eat it. Sometimes while it's being prepared, sometimes as I'm walking towards the table, etc.... whenever, I always find time to talk to Him.

[brinny]

That is really, really funny!


Anyway, I say it before most my meals. Not always, like, when I'm right at the table, when I going to eat it. Sometimes while it's being prepared, sometimes as I'm walking towards the table, etc.... whenever, I always find time to talk to Him.

I agree. It's a matter of the heart and having a thankful attitude....forgetting to say grace happens, but we can always have an attitude of thanksgiving even as we eat :)

[Waterhouse]

I always say it, but often only remember once I've taken my first bite... :D

[This_Beautiful_Faith]

Oh dear. I just realized something. My family don't say Grace. I'm the only one in my family who is a christian. Just a thought: Maybe I have been using the fact that my family don't say grace as an excuse to not say grace myself. I'm not sure, but maybe!

I've thought about the future and having my own family and always wanting to say grace together but, how silly is that?! Why say grace then when I don't say grace now? It needs to start now. Just because my family doesn't say grace doesn't mean I can't. Thanx for helping me realize this! :D;)

[bill16652]

i try to say it all the time but sometimes i just eat first and remember. i am getting better though

[no_worries]

Here's a story I heard a while back on this very subject, I'm not good at telling stories but here it goes anyway...
At a small church they were having one of their regular church dinners as was their custom. The food was made ready and everyone gathered around for prayer before the meal. As the pastor started "Heavenly Father, please bless this food..." At this point he was cut off by one of the old men in the congregation who felt the need to exclaim "There's nothing wrong with the food!"...
This is all I was told/remember of the story itself but the point was that there are more important things to pray about than just food when we sit down to talk to God before meals.
I usually have a short prayer time before meals. Doing more than just asking blessing on the food and actually taking some time to talk to God has really helped my prayer life. It is a great to slow down and take time to pray during the middle of the day, I would highly recommend it.
God Bless Ya'll

[eaglex]

I believe saying Grace is thanking GOD for our existence.

[ladybug01]

I say the blessing before and I eat anything. After eating, I pray the Prayer After Meals, which goes like this:

We give Thee thanks, Almighty God, for Thy gracious benefits, who live and reign for ever and ever. May the Lord grant us His peace and life everlasting. And may the souls of the faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

[Yawehdog137]

I say grace before dinner and sometimes before lunch.

[kleptobismol]

for sit-down meals

[AliveInChrist]

We only say grace on special occasions. My dad is not a Christian, and I think prayer kind of freaks him out.

[Raheelah]

i pray before eating anything - i ask God to bless the food to my body and my body to His service in the Name of Jesus, Amen :) ;) :D :cool: :P :wave: :thumbsup: :amen: :clap: :hug: :preach: :prayer: :groupray: :bow: :angel:

[EnlightenedWitness]

I couldn't vote on this one because none of the answers fit my answer. I, unfortunately, was not brought-up in a household were saying grace was important ... neither was my husband. So, although we are both trying very hard to stress the importance of living a Godly-life to our son, saying grace is one thing that sometimes slips through. I try to remember to say grace with my son at every meal, but it doesn't always happen that way.

[kellyp1967]

Occasionally... That's bad, I know. We, too, didn't grow up in a strict Christian home and grace wasn't really an issue. Now, after being saved for over 4 years, I want to, but it feels very awkward. My kids would be into it, but my husband, who goes to church with us now and then, would think I'm crazy or just showing off or something along those lines...so, we don't.:blush: :blush:

[bubblefish]

I really should more. I usually only say grace on special occasions though because I dont remember it. My family isnt religious and it was never something done in our house, even though thats not a great excuse. I just dont think about it

[DarkGalaxy]

Only at home I do it all of the time. If I'm eating out with friends, I don't do it unless everyone wants to.

[HolyPlace]

I don't say grace enough...pray for me so that i will.

[brinny]

It's a 'heart' thing, isn't it? If you are truly grateful for what God provides, you are thanking Him in your heart before, during, and after eating...and this extends to everything else He provides.

Amen?

[Zoomer]

We say grace before dinner every night.

[GodFlute2]

If you're talking about saying prayer I say it all the time, if you mean actually saying the word "grace" only when I'm talking about my aunt Grace.

[crusader4peace]

anytime i eat. its good to thank God.

[firestar]

I try to do it before I eat anything.

[jennistout]

I always thanks Him for my food.

[shamulover]

we always do before eating breakfast lunch and dinner. Even in resturaunts most people do not

[ibelieve316]

It is wonderful to teach your children by example. My 2 year old won't eat a meal unless he says grace first. He is so cute!

[skipper]

My daughter says the blessing even in puplic you would not believe the looks we get in fast food restaurants

[Big Mouth Nana]

I forget a lot of time. We should though, as the bible states that all food is sanctified (cleansed) by prayer and thanksgiving.

[LadyIcthus]

I'm protestant, so I don't say the Catholic Grace, but I do always give thanks to the Lord before I eat. Its something I view as being important because it means I have to stop before doing something as routine as eating, and thanking the Lord for all he has blessed me with. It keeps me rooted a little more in my faith.
I generally say it only in front of meals, unless I'm snacking on something more substantial then a couple of biscuits etc, then I just pray when I feel led to.

[jbran555]

i try to pray before every meal but i talk with God a lot

[SneakitySneak]

I don't say grace enough then I should.

[jul7246]

"Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner",but i need to pray more. My youth pastor and his wife pray for any food they partake and it's very cool. I always feel so blessed when i'm in their home! :)

[Godisgr8r]

I say grace for meals, I don't really think about it if I'm eating a snack.

[AvgJoe]

Breakfast, lunch & dinner.

1 Timothy 4:4-5(KJV)
4) For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: 5) For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.

Now that I think about, I'd better start saying grace for everything I eat. Snacks, and the like, usually need more sanctification then the rest. LoL.

[Oblivious]

I'm really bad about praying before meals. :blush: My prayer time is usually right before I go to bed, or first thing when I wake up in the morning.

[heffalump_hunter]

Generally I say grace for main meals, but I've been known to thank the Father for a snack. Everything he gives, is from his mercy grace and love, and therefore He should be honoured. That being said, God knows our hearts also. As long as we are not ashamed of Him, and love Him, it is enough.

[newyorknewyork]

dinner mainly :sorry:

[handmaiden97]

Well I'm in the middle between, breakfast lunch and dinner and only on special ocasions. If Im eating alone, I tend to forget if Im with family or freinds we remember. So since I work at a ministry we eat lunch together and I join them for most dinners....

hardly ever at breakfast, consitantly at Lunch and most dinners!!!

[reverendtim]

it is not too much to say thank you.:thumbsup:

[Angeldove97]

I try to say it every time I have dinner (wether I'm with people or by myself). And I will sometimes say grace for breakfast and lunch... often more times than not. ^_^

[Godslilgurlalways]

I pick before I eat anything I try to but most of the time I do over snacks and all

[charvel]

@ meals

[Stan53]

For breakfast, lunch and dinner.

[Thankful75]

I always say thanks.

[GodslovesavedJen]

It is funny what reactions you get in the restaurant when you say grace.. My friends and I just bow our heads and pray out loud!! It's really quite funny, because people are always staring at us in the wierdest manner. It is an awesome witness though!!

[symphonyb]

being with child here I ask for special blessings,and thank God at every meal. I used to slack off but right now I'm more aware of the grace prayer.:pray: :pray: :pray:

before i was very,very bad.....:sigh:

[Christian_Babe234]

I say "Grace" at certain times.
I am not a real religious person.
I do go to church in all and I am saved and all that stuff. I just don't say "Grace" but at a certain time.

[GodslovesavedJen]

being with child here I ask for special blessings,and thank God at every meal. I used to slack off but right now I'm more aware of the grace prayer.:pray: :pray: :pray:

before i was very,very bad.....:sigh:

Congratulations on your pregnancy! I really wish I was pregnant!! I really am afraid of never having a guy and I am really afraid of dying a virgin!! I really DO NOT want to die a virgin!! I have had the hardest time staying away from having sex because I have such a strong desire for it!! UGH!

[Followers4christ]

I could not vote.Because I only say grace before I eat dinner.Sometimes on special occasions I will say grace before breakfast and lunch.God Bless


Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

[micbmac]

I do try to say a little grace before I eat anything. Sometimes it's just a silent little thank you. And i do forget sometimes i admit. I remind my kiddos to say grace before each of their meals. I think prayer is so important. I always remind my children to pray and communicate w/God.

[ysl_75]

I cant vote too...saying grace means thankful is it?

[JPPT1974]

All the time, everytime!

[Lithium Hobo]

Growing up we said grace all the time before the dinner. I still remember it. "Bless us oh Lord for these I gifts, which we are about to receive, through thy bounty, in Christ, oh Lord, Amen." However now we only say it when someone remembers to, like on a special occasion, eating in the dining room and all that. :P

[xThirst4Godx]

im always thankful-and tell God just that- but i dont always "say grace" in the sense it is used here.

[JPPT1974]

We should say grace 24/7/365 days a year!

[jhanie777]

I say my grace when i eat but not as often as i should either:pray: :prayer:

[slamminsam]

And whatsoever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him. Colossians 3:17

We must be thankful to God for all the good He does for us, including filling our bellies!
Ingratitude is the mark of a rebellious heart!

[lyonguard]

It's a must with all the food problems today.

[united4Peace]

Cant vote as its not on there...as we say Grace but only at most Dinner times (AKA...Supper)

[JPPT1974]

We need to say it each and everyday and time
Whether good or bad!

[TCat]

I try to pray many times throughout the day, and use mealtime as a reminder to thank God once again for His blessings.
When I go to lunch with Christian friends we generally pray before we eat thanking God for fellowship and food. We don't genuflect but we do hold hands and at times we get "looks" from others.
The most encouraging thing is a few times I have seen others sitting nearby also bow their heads for a second. Maybe praying in public is a gentle reminder to others that we need to continue to be grateful to God.

[Alidar Jarok]

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Otherwise, I simply forget. I have an absolutely terrible memory.

[GodsAmbassador2Nicolette]

I say pray before meals, before bed, when I have a concern, when I want to thank God......

[plutoaintaplanet]

I used to when I was much younger however I have lost the habit of doing so.

[T3mpt3d]

My wife and I started saying grace at the table so that our son may take it more seriously than I did in my life.

[DougLDS]

all the time

[Catholic Wife]

I thank God for the gifts He has given me before I eat anything.

[Demi4God]

Before each meal.:prayer:

[JoshIcedogs]

Well i only have like 1 meal a day so i really couldnt vote

[JoM]

*sigh* Grace who? No, I do not say grace... Haven't even really thought about it in years... maybe it's time I did.

[JPPT1974]

I say grace or at least tried to
With every meal. But say a big prayer
Each and everyday to make it through
The day.

[CrystalDestiny]

every single meal or snack, i am conditioned i guess

[IgnatiusOfAntioch]

I say grace all the time, every time I have something to eat or drink. I love this one:
Lord God of all the universe, through your goodness we have this food which Earth has given and human hands have made. We give you thanks and praise, Almight God, for this and all of your blessings and ask You to bless us, Oh Lord, and these your gifts which we receive from your bounty. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen!