Daily devotional · Along The Way With Him
Bread for today
In the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus teaches us to ask our Father for what we need today. Bread is something ordinary, yet Jesus makes it part of prayer. We can speak to God about the food on our table, the work that provides for us, and the help we need when resources are scarce.
Give us today our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11 English rendering based on NVI
In the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus teaches us to ask our Father for what we need today. Bread is something ordinary, yet Jesus makes it part of prayer. We can speak to God about the food on our table, the work that provides for us, and the help we need when resources are scarce.
Jesus teaches us to say “our daily bread.” That word, “our,” reminds us to pray for those who are also wondering how they will get through the day. As we thank God for what we have received, we can look for a way to share it.
Pause and reflect
Before your next meal, thank God for the food in front of you. Bring one need before Him and consider one practical way to help someone else today. Ask God, in the name of His Son Jesus, to remove from your heart everything that does not come from the fruit of the Holy Spirit, renew your strength, and fill you with His Holy Spirit.
Today’s prayer
Abba Father, You are God. Thank You for choosing me and rescuing me through Your Son Jesus. Give us today our daily bread. Help me trust You with my needs and receive what You provide with gratitude. Remove from my heart everything that does not come from the fruit of Your Holy Spirit. Renew my strength and fill me with Your Holy Spirit. Remember those who lack food today, and show me how I can share what You have given me. I ask this in the name of Your beloved Son Jesus. Amen.