A Prayer of Gratitude: Food Producers and Handlers

“Look to the interests of others” (Philippians 2:4, paraphrased).

“The Lord will give what is good, and our land will yield its increase” (Psalm 85:12 ESV).

Stop to think of the foods you like to eat. Now imagine the food and its ingredients and the people involved in getting that food to you: farmers, ranchers, fishermen, truckers, sailors, longshoremen, etc.

Manifest your gratitude:

Though you might not have the opportunity to personally know someone who plays such an important part in providing food, you can manifest your gratitude by praying for them.
Before eating, offer a prayer of thankfulness for the food and for those who have helped get it to you.
Thank those who cook the food too, such as your parent. And in a restaurant, thank the waiter for delivering the food to your table.

Prayer for gratitude: Dear Jesus, it’s easy for me to take for granted the food I eat while not remembering how it’s the result of others’ efforts. So please remind me that the food I’m able to eat is provided to me by a variety of people’s diligent work.

Prayer of gratitude: Jesus, thank You for the people who work hard to provide food for people all over the world. I ask that You provide well for them and their families, too. Please keep them safe while they do their important work. (If you know someone who is a food producer or handler, you can add a personal line to this prayer for them.)

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