Saying grace before meals with extended family - looking for some ideas
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Anonymous
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Each night someone says grace on vacation with my at parents.
The I know the generic one - funny? scary sign of decline? I can’t think of how it goes at moment. I know a couple song ones from summer camp. When it’s my turn I say the generic one & then add on my concern about current news. Feels lame. I’d love suggestions on how to compose a meaningful dinner prayer. I’m spiritual but not religious. |
Anonymous
| I would refuse to do it. |
Anonymous
| Google is your friend. |
Anonymous
| I don't do prayers . . . but if I were put on the spot to do what you're describing, I would go with an "I'm thankful" vibe and talk about how grateful you are for to be able to share this lovely meal and special time with people you love and cherish. |
Anonymous
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I like the Fred Sanford grace:
Good food, good meat; I’m a Baptist, let’s eat. Amen! |
Anonymous
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ChatGPT can help you out
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Anonymous
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As someone who is part of a religious tradition that uses consistent language for ritual prayers (e.g. Catholicism, at least some sects of Judaism, Islam), I guess I'd want to know what you find "lame" about the "generic" prayer.
Is it that it references something you no longer believe? Or that you want to use this opportunity to express opinions? Or you feel aligned to a tradition that isn't so liturgical? Or that you feel that choosing your own words will be more meaningful? Knowing that would help me think of how to advise you. |
Anonymous
| Channel Bart Simpson. |
Anonymous
+1 |
Anonymous
| Why not a generic- bless this food and those who made it? its basically thanks for making dinner tonight family |
Anonymous
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Recite a poem?
Sing a song? Ask each person to say something positive? Thank the people who grow, harvest, sell, and prepare the food? I would do/say whatever you enjoy/feel. Make it positive and inclusive. |
Anonymous
Rub-a-dub-dub, thanks for the grub. Yaay, God |
Anonymous
| Acknowledge and give thanks for good things that stand out to you from the day and moment; ask for blessings or favor on the meal, time together, conversation. |
Anonymous
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We are team generic in our extended family.
Most usually just mention thanks for having family, friends and the opportunity to be together. |
Anonymous
| Why are you bringing the news into your prayer? That’s disturbing. |