Family Devotion: Daily Bread Living
- Andy Roberson
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
📖 READ IT
“Therefore, you should pray like this: Our Father in heaven, your name be honored as holy. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And do not bring us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” - Matthew 6:9-13 CSB
🔍 DISCOVER IT
God is the source of everything we need for life. This simple request is about more than food—it represents all of our physical, material, and daily needs. By asking for “daily” bread, Jesus teaches us to live in moment-by-moment dependence upon God, trusting Him to provide what we need each day rather than worrying about tomorrow. Daily bread living is marked by thankfulness for God's blessings, contentment with His provision, confidence in His faithfulness, and generosity toward others. Ultimately, this petition points us to Jesus Christ, the Bread of Life, who not only meets our earthly needs but satisfies our deepest spiritual need through the gift of salvation.
💬 ASK IT
Have you ever had to pray for literal daily bread? If not, what how should that affect your gratitude today?
Some theologians describe the Christian life as a “hand-to-mouth” existence. What do you think that means? Do you agree or disagree? Why or why not?
Do you find yourself praying more for your needs rather than the needs of others Read again, Matthew 6:11. Notice the word, “our”. Does this indicate that we are to pray for the needs of others.
🧭 LIVE IT
From the sermon, daily bread living is marked by: Thankfulness for God’s blessings, Contentment for God’s provisions, Confidence in God’s Care, Generosity toward others and Dependence on Jesus, the Bread of Life. Which of these marks are hard for you at the moment? Pray now asking God to guide you into making your indicated area a spiritual priority of growth in the coming days.
If you are not yet a follower or Christ, please know that Jesus is the Bread of Life. Consider praying now and ask Christ to save you from your sins, death and distance from God. If you need help knowing how to take this next step, please reach out to our ministry staff or Andy at 864-223-4377.
🙏 PRAY IT
Father, thank You for being our Provider. Teach us to trust You for today's needs and not worry about tomorrow. Give us grateful hearts, content spirits, generous hands, and unwavering confidence in Your care. Most of all, draw us closer to Jesus, the Bread of Life. Amen.