Gracious God,
Today we gather with gracious hearts,
thankful for the gift of family and friends,
for the laughter that fills our home,
and the love that binds us together.
Bless the food before us,
the hands that prepared it,
and the moments we share around this table.
May our hearts remain open to kindness,
our words be filled with encouragement,
and our lives reflect the gratitude we feel today.
We remember those who cannot be with us,
holding them close in our thoughts and prayers.
Thank you for the blessings of today
and the hope of tomorrow.
Amen.
