INTRODUCTION

God provides food for His people (Matthew 6:26Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?
See All...). It has been this way since the beginning (Genesis 1:29And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat.
See All...). God even provides food for the animal kingdom (Psalm 147:9He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry.
See All...). One might say, "But the animals must go out and search for food to eat," or "Men must go to work and earn wages in order to go purchase their food." However, it might be replied, "Who gives the animals the strength and the prowess to find the food?" or "Who gives man the health and ability to work his job, earn his wages, and purchase his food?" With this being the case, man owes God thanks for the food that he eats. Before he partakes of any meal, man ought to bow his head and give God thanks for the provision.

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS

• (For smaller children) Ephesians 5:20Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
  See All... says, "Giving thanks always for all things unto God." That includes our food. Jesus gave thanks before He fed the 4000 (Matthew 15:36And he took the seven loaves and the fishes, and gave thanks, and brake them, and gave to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.
  See All...) and the 5000 (John 6:11And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.
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• What does it mean to receive food with thanksgiving? What kinds of food are to be refused? How often do you pause and thank God for food before eating?
• Though some have tried scare tactics to get others to pray before eating, what are some things that might truly occur when one forgets to thank God for his food?

PRAYER NEEDS

• Thank God for His provision for your food.
• Ask God to help you be mindful that your food comes from Him.

HYMN

Count Your Blessings

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