โ๐ฎ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ .โ Matthew 6:11
This part of the prayer seems so simple, and really it is! But it is in the acknowledgement of our daily needs that we will realise our absolute dependance on Him. Itโs a cry for provision in every area of our lives, for all our needs. Itโs also a reminder from the LORD that we are not to worry about tomorrow, or next week, or next year. ๐ข๐๐ฟ ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ถ๐น๐ ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ.
My husband will often say to me โ๐ณ๐๐โ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐,โ when Iโm voicing some of my worries and fears and he is absolutely right. I often do that, worrying about things that I canโt do anything about, except of course take it to the LORD in prayer. In the very same chapter of the LORDโs prayer, Jesus tells us; โ๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐. ๐ฌ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐.โ (Matthew 6:34) And so, as we ask the Father for our ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ถ๐น๐ bread it becomes a reminder to leave those troubles at His feet, not worrying about tomorrow.
Something the LORDโs prayer tells me is that Godโs provision for my life is not dependent on me. He doesnโt provide for me because Iโm all prayed up, have done good deeds, or have done anything at all. His provision is not contingent on me doing the right thing, because I am a sinner saved by grace! It is the righteousness of Christ that God sees, not my righteousness. He provides for me because he loves me.
Our Abba Father has an open-door policy. Whenever you want to go to Him whether for comfort, for guidance, for your daily bread, or simply for a chat, He is there waiting. There are no rituals needing to be done before He will hear or before He will give. It is all done by the blood of Jesus, our perfect Savior and Redeemer.
Today, as you pray, remember that your Abba Father is waiting for you, longs to spend time with you, and will indeed give you your daily bread, providing for everything that you have need of.
Claire's Prayer 