Pauses for Lent Day 12
Pauses for Lent by Trevor Hudson
Day 12 Word BREAD
“Give us this day our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11
In the prayer that Jesus teaches his disciples, he invites them to ask for daily bread. This request points us toward our utter dependence on God for sustaining our lives. This phrase emphasizes God’s provision - God offers us what we really need on a daily basis.
What are those specific things that we honestly need right now? To ask for these things is what beloved children do naturally when they turn to the one they call Father. We simply ask our heavenly Parent for what we need.
Of course, when we pray like this, we must also look beyond ourselves and our own needs. It is impossible to pray for our daily break without the painful awareness of those who don’t have any bread at all. The act of praying for our daily bread encourages us to acknowledge our hungry neighbor.
Comment from Marie: There are people within UMC Johnstown who are making efforts to address hunger as it may exist in our community and the world. Find out what you can do to help, especially locally with the Food Bank and Meals on Wheels and globally with Bread for the World https://www.bread.org/ When we are blessed to have our physical and spiritual needs met, it is time to bless others. Please share your thoughts on today’s word.
Day 12 Word BREAD
“Give us this day our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11
In the prayer that Jesus teaches his disciples, he invites them to ask for daily bread. This request points us toward our utter dependence on God for sustaining our lives. This phrase emphasizes God’s provision - God offers us what we really need on a daily basis.
What are those specific things that we honestly need right now? To ask for these things is what beloved children do naturally when they turn to the one they call Father. We simply ask our heavenly Parent for what we need.
Of course, when we pray like this, we must also look beyond ourselves and our own needs. It is impossible to pray for our daily break without the painful awareness of those who don’t have any bread at all. The act of praying for our daily bread encourages us to acknowledge our hungry neighbor.
Comment from Marie: There are people within UMC Johnstown who are making efforts to address hunger as it may exist in our community and the world. Find out what you can do to help, especially locally with the Food Bank and Meals on Wheels and globally with Bread for the World https://www.bread.org/ When we are blessed to have our physical and spiritual needs met, it is time to bless others. Please share your thoughts on today’s word.
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