Do you say Grace in public?

Do you Pray in Public?

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I pray with my family or Christian friends; if I'm with someone I don't think is a believer, I bow my head for a quick, silent prayer -- not making a big deal about it.
 
jwithnell said:
I pray with my family or Christian friends; if I'm with someone I don't think is a believer, I bow my head for a quick, silent prayer -- not making a big deal about it.
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Not a bad policy, it keeps the unbeliever from A. Making mockery. B. Keeps them in a "comfort level" so that they can be ministered to.:2cents:
 
I always pray before receiving food. Would you believe that the admonition to "pray without ceasing" explains my need for a diet? No. Would you believe . . .

* If I am with other Chrisitan people we always pray.
* If I am representing my ministry with a vendor, I request permission to return thanks audibly before the meal (nobody has ever refused to permit me to lead in prayer).
* If I'm with non believers in a business setting, I pray silently.
 
Is saying thanks after the meal alright to? I sometimes forget to ask the blessing especially when in a hurry but always try to remember to give thanks for the meal received when finished. Mostly aloud but when necessary, silent.
I have seen some people say the blessing so loud they had the attention of everyone in the restaurant. Not sure though if they had God's.
 
My wife makes sure we do, even if I 'forget'! :lol:

BTW, welcome back, etexas!!!!!!
 
I'm going to get some spaghetti. I'll try not to eat it like this guy though. :wink:
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Yes, but... I don't like the attitude that feels we must disturb everyone elses meal by standing up and bawling our prayer at the top of our lungs.

When with unbelieving friends, bowing the head is obvious but inobtrusive. At home, of course, we do as normal.
 
JonathanHunt said:
Yes, but... I don't like the attitude that feels we must disturb everyone elses meal by standing up and bawling our prayer at the top of our lungs.

When with unbelieving friends, bowing the head is obvious but inobtrusive. At home, of course, we do as normal.
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I agree. But as a Presbyterian and former Anglican, I tend not to bellow Prayers in any event.;)
 
A former pastor of mine told this story-

"I was at McDonalds one day and before I ate my food I bowed my head and said a silent grace. When I looked up a table of young men were all staring at me laughing. One of them looked at me and asked-

"Does everyone do that where you come from?"

I looked back at the young man and answered-

"No, the pigs don't."
 
PuritanBouncer said:
A former pastor of mine told this story-

"I was at McDonalds one day and before I ate my food I bowed my head and said a silent grace. When I looked up a table of young men were all staring at me laughing. One of them looked at me and asked-

"Does everyone do that where you come from?"

I looked back at the young man and answered-

"No, the pigs don't."
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Chuckle! Nice!:)
 
I do it, and I've never had anyone give me a problem. In fact, one time, a man walked up to me afterwards in the mall and said he was encouraged by it. :up:
 
Almost always (at least silently) and if we're with the kids, I would say it's pretty much 100%, and quiet but audible to everyone at the table.
 
I'm trying to remember where I read about some of the puritans praying before the meal as a blessing and after the meal in thanks. Makes sense when you think about it and would be a good transition into family worship ...
 
I realize my heads bowed and I'm praying after the fact, think about what others might be thinking for a second, get over it, and keep going.
 
jwithnell said:
I'm trying to remember where I read about some of the puritans praying before the meal as a blessing and after the meal in thanks. Makes sense when you think about it and would be a good transition into family worship ...
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Indeed! The Puritans were big into saying grace, they viewed it as a way of Worship in all areas of life. Thank you for pointing that out.
 
My family prays when we are out to eat and before each meal at home. We have found that when we have unbelieving family or friends in our home for dinner they have come to expect us to pray and will bow their heads with us. When we are out for dinner we pray quietly among ourselves. When we forget, my children are always there to remind us!
 
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