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Giving grace at Thanksgiving is a privilege for many young Christian adults, as they have an opportunity to address the entire family. If you need suggestions on what to do or say, write notes and a few thoughts on a paper and bring it to the table. Here’s a helpful guide to use while planning.

How to Create the Moment

You want to be sure your prayer is heard, so wait for guests and family members to gather at the table and the food to be placed, then stand to signal it’s time for prayer. Giving thanks to God is also a serious practice that deserves silence—Christian guests will be familiar with pre-meal prayer and will help others quiet down.

What to Say

christianStart by giving thanks to the immediate blessings. Thank God for allowing everyone to gather safely and for the bounty of food—acknowledge the host and the family members who cooked dinner.

Then, progress to current events. Try to deliver specific thanks to everyone in attendance so that they feel involved. For example, give thanks for family members who recently got engaged, are welcoming a child, or achieved another life milestone.

Conclude the prayer by asking God to continue watching over the family. Ask that He protect them during the COVID-19 pandemic and that everyone gets home safely. Conclude with a final thanks to God and inviting the group to say amen.

 

Giving grace is a form of Christian prayer, and if you’re having trouble finding the right words to say on the special holiday, turn to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Honolulu, HI. You can attend their virtual services on Facebook and listen to how the pastor leads the congregation in prayer. To get advice on giving grace from the pastor or someone from the church, send a message online or call (808) 922-6011.

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