Why do we give thanks before meals? Why specifically mealtime? This is my random thought for the day.
This is what I came up with: It's to show appreciation and thankfulness for what God has given us. It's not just about the food. It's about being grateful that we have enough to provide for our basic needs, and put food on the table. That's why I think we give thanks at that time. It's a moment to thank God, not just for the food, but for everything He has done for us.
It is a time when the whole family is gathered together, traditionally at least, so mealtime is often the best time to give thanks to God for His blessings.
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"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever" (1 Chronicles 16:34).
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