Daily Bread
- Kristin Smith
- Apr 23
- 2 min read
Scripture Focus
“Give us this day our daily bread…”— Matthew 6:11 (ESV)
Additional Scriptures:“
Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” — Matthew 4:4
“I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.” — John 6:35
Devotional Reflection
In the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus invites us to ask not for abundance, but for daily bread. Enough for today. Not a surplus to store up. Not tomorrow’s provision in advance. Just today’s need, met by His hand.
This kind of trust is foundational to sacred simplicity. It quiets our striving. It pulls us back from the edge of anxiety. It teaches us to depend moment by moment on the One who never fails to provide.
Jesus, our Bread of Life, reminds us that we are sustained by more than food or possessions—we are sustained by Him. To live simply is to live dependently, receiving the gift of today without demanding more. It is to believe that what God gives today is not just sufficient—it’s sacred.
And when we live like this, we discover the peace that comes from trusting not in what we have, but in who we belong to. Our daily bread may be small by the world’s standards, but it is rich in grace.
Inhale Truth, Exhale Trust
Breath Prayer: Inhale: Today, I receive…Exhale: You are my daily bread.
How to Practice a Breath Prayer:
As you eat a meal or drink water, pause.
Inhale deeply, thanking God for the gift of that moment’s provision.
Exhale slowly, trusting Him with what you don’t yet see.
Let each repetition be a reminder: He is enough for today.
Practical Application
Instead of multitasking during your meals today, treat them as an act of worship. Eat slowly. Give thanks. Let the act of nourishment remind you that every good gift—physical and spiritual—comes from His hand.
Journal Prompt
Where in your life are you tempted to worry about “tomorrow’s bread”? What would it look like to live more fully in today’s provision?
Closing Prayer
Father, You are faithful in every season. I confess how often I try to store up control instead of trusting You. Teach me to live with open hands. Help me see Your daily bread not as a limitation, but as a gift of grace. I trust You with today. Amen.
Invitation to Live with Truth, Goodness, and Beauty
Truth teaches us to rely on God daily. Goodness is experienced in His present provision. Beauty appears when we stop reaching for more and receive what’s already been given. Today, rest in the simplicity of enough.
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