Hi Victor, I believe the scripture 'Give us today our daily bread' means to be given the daily scripture that would speak to the believer daily as the believer grows in the 'body of Christ on earth'.(the Church). It is our daily Spiritual food. God bless.
That's very enlightening and true. I think it can also apply to some areas of the world where starvation is now being used as a weapon of war. Daily bread is both the spiritual word and the basics needed for life.
I think it's a huge combination of spiritual bread as well as our daily needs (food, shelter, love and compassion). He is the bread that sustains our hearts.
This is a great article, Victor. I pray this every day, inserting specifics as necessary. It has helped me to quash that tendency to worry about my earthly future and just be content with the Lord's provisions for me today. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Greetings My Friend Victor: Thank-you for the links, yes many people ask for favors for themselves, we were taught do not ask for yourself but for the needs of others. When we say our Blessings at mealtime we also ask for special intentions for the ill, the lost and the downtrodden. Thank-you for a lovely post.
Yes, we were taught the same when we were young; at meal times to be grateful for what we have and to pray for those who have not. I'm so pleased you enjoyed Father Francis' sermon, Catherine. He publishes a new sermon every day at https://fatherfrancismaple.co.uk
Wonderful article! I so get what Barbara said about trying not to worry about our future. He's never let me down before, so why must I fret about tomorrow? One day at a time, sweet Jesus!
PS - I once heard a minister say, "The prayer goes 'daily bread' ... it doesn't mean the whole bakery."
Oh if I had as much faith as you, Mevely. I agree, based on the past, God has never let me down ... ever. Yet, time and again I worry unduly and fret. Why is my faith so weak?
Hi Victor, I believe the scripture 'Give us today our daily bread' means to be given the daily scripture that would speak to the believer daily as the believer grows in the 'body of Christ on earth'.(the Church). It is our daily Spiritual food. God bless.
ReplyDeleteYes, Spiritual as well as real physical needs for every day.
DeleteGod bless, Brenda.
That's very enlightening and true. I think it can also apply to some areas of the world where starvation is now being used as a weapon of war. Daily bread is both the spiritual word and the basics needed for life.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Delete...sadly, we live in a me world.
ReplyDeleteIt's a sad world right now. God bless, Tom.
DeleteI think it's a huge combination of spiritual bread as well as our daily needs (food, shelter, love and compassion). He is the bread that sustains our hearts.
ReplyDeleteVery well said, Shug. Thank you and may God bless you and your family.
DeleteI did so enjoy how Fr. Maple broke this down for all of us. Blessings, Victor, and thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Martha. God bless you always.
DeleteThis is a great article, Victor. I pray this every day, inserting specifics as necessary. It has helped me to quash that tendency to worry about my earthly future and just be content with the Lord's provisions for me today. Thanks for sharing this with us.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Barbara. Yes, when we pray we ask for more than our earthly needs and future; and we confidently believe that God will respond positively.
DeleteGod bless you, my friend.
Asking for our daily needs keeps us grounded with God.
ReplyDeleteAmen Bill. God bless.
DeleteGreetings My Friend Victor: Thank-you for the links, yes many people ask for favors for themselves, we were taught do not ask for yourself but for the needs of others. When we say our Blessings at mealtime we also ask for special intentions for the ill, the lost and the downtrodden. Thank-you for a lovely post.
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Yes, we were taught the same when we were young; at meal times to be grateful for what we have and to pray for those who have not. I'm so pleased you enjoyed Father Francis' sermon, Catherine. He publishes a new sermon every day at https://fatherfrancismaple.co.uk
DeleteGod bless you my friend.
Wonderful article! I so get what Barbara said about trying not to worry about our future. He's never let me down before, so why must I fret about tomorrow? One day at a time, sweet Jesus!
ReplyDeletePS - I once heard a minister say, "The prayer goes 'daily bread' ... it doesn't mean the whole bakery."
Oh if I had as much faith as you, Mevely. I agree, based on the past, God has never let me down ... ever. Yet, time and again I worry unduly and fret. Why is my faith so weak?
DeleteGod bless you, Mevely - pray for me.
Always ...I'm honored to do so. But if I'm being honest, there's not a day that goes by that Worry doesn't find me.
DeleteYes I understand. The devil knows our private fears and plays with them to lead us astray from God.
DeleteThank you for your prayers my friend. I am praying for you and your family. God bless, Mevely.
Trust the One who can give us everything we need emotionally, materially, mentally, physically, psychologically, relationally and spiritually.
ReplyDeleteYes, that seems to cover everything.
DeleteGod bless, Mimi.
In todays world and the troubles it is experiencing this is both spiritual and what many desperately need for daily living.
ReplyDeletePrayers for all caught up in the many troubles of this world.
All the best Jan
Joining you in prayers, Jan. Thank you.
DeleteGod bless.
I think HE was telling us that we should not have too much - but 'just enough'.
ReplyDeleteAmen Sandie. How true this is.
DeleteGod bless you.
Yes...not to be greedy. Great post, Victor.
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda. God bless you.
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