OUR DAILY BREAD

A SIMPLE PRAYER

Give us this day our daily bread - Matthew 6:11 (KJV)

This simple prayer was part of the model prayer Jesus introduced to His disciples when they asked Him how they should pray.  

Many believe as those back then that repetitive prayers and other formulas are what gets the attention of our Heavenly Father.  We are admonish that we should not pray as the heathens do.

“Don’t recite the same prayer over and over as the heathen do, who think prayers are answered only by repeating them again and again. Remember, your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him! (Matthew 6:7-8 TLB)

Although your heavenly Father knows your need, you must ask for your daily provisions.  It's like your children, you know what they need and you probably have already stored up their provisions for the entire week.  But isn't it a fact that you want them to ask before they touch anything or whenever they get hungry? 

Also how do you feel when you have already dished out their portion and they keep asking and nagging you about it?  

So is your Heavenly Father.  Your daily bread has already been stored and prepared. You live under an open Heaven where the storehouse of heaven is open towards you every day. You don't need to go in circles or repeat any specific chants but simply ask, Lord, give me this day my daily bread.   

Don't ask for tomorrow, don't think of what you didn't get yesterday- just simply ask for what you need for today.  

TODAY'S FOCUS:  TODAY'S PROVISIONS

Thinking of the message above, should your daily bread consist of just a physical request?  

It's likely to see the need of the flesh in this scripture and neglect the fact that you need a daily spiritual portion.  How about including a spiritual request with that simple prayer format?  What would your request be like?

It would appear that the same analogy with a child asking for their daily need would apply here spiritually.  You should ask God for your spiritual provision for balance and or to avoid spiritual malnutrition.  

Let's think about these for a moment...

Many people are waiting on God for things that He has already given to them

Some are waiting for Him to give them things that they have never ask for

Others are contemplating what to ask or wonder if He can afford or give them their requests

As you analyze and ponder, in which category do you see yourself? (give reasons)

Remember, while God has already made provisions and know all of your needs, you must ask to receive.  Just as you want to give good gifts to your children, your Heavenly Father is more willing to give to you if you would just ask.  When you pray for your daily bread, ask the Lord also for His word for the day for you.  Ask Him what He wants you to feed on today.  Ask Him for the word that you might need to nourish, strengthen and help you face the task or battle of the day.  He is your Provider and although He knows what you need, you must ask.  

Ask and you shall receive - pressed down, shaken together and running over!

God Bless you and Keep the Faith!

Virtuous Jewel