Give us this day our daily bread. – Matthew 6:11
My brain is on overdrive today. If it were a cartoon, there would be little creatures zipping around out of control pinging off the sides and blowing things up (The blowing up resulting in spaced out moments). You’d see little labels on carts and other vehicles with various words and phrases like “to do,” “dreams,” “ideas,” “must get done,” “want to do,” “Random (he he)” and so on.
Days like today, I love the simplicity of verses like Matthew 6:11. I think it speaks to two things. First, the word “daily” reminds me that my relationship with God is an every moment, every day thing. God wants me to invite Him into every part of my life, not just when I set aside time for Him. This is what abiding in Christ is about.
Secondly, I think the word bread is more than just literal bread, but those things that we need each day. It doesn’t mean we get everything we want, but I do believe God wants us to come to Him and ask for the resources we need to accomplish our work for the day. Some days that seems impossible, like asking for more time to get a project done. However, God is our creator and the creator of time. Nothing is impossible with Him. Get in the habit of asking God for your daily bread and you might just find yourself in daily relationship with Him.