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Daily Bread

 Give us this day our daily bread.
Matthew 6:11

When we pray "Give us this day our daily bread." we are acknowledging that God is our sustainer and provider. It is a misconception to think that we provide for our needs ourselves. We must trust God daily to provide what he knows we need.

As the Israelites wandered in the desert, they had no way to get food. Miraculously, God provided manna that appeared on the ground each morning. God's provision was sufficient for one day at a time. Each day the children of Israel received fresh manna as a tangible reminder of God's love for them. If they attempted to store it for the days to come, they found that it had spoiled by the next day. It was impossible to stockpile God's provision because God wanted them to trust in Him, not in their pantry. God's grace was sufficient for each day.

God wants us to trust Him daily with our needs. This trust does not make us poor planners or careless with our futures, unprepared to face what may come. Rather, it keeps our relationship with the Lord in its proper perspective as He reminds us daily of our dependence upon Him. God is aware of what tomorrow will bring and how we should prepare for it. He knows the problems we will face, and He has already made provision for us to overcome them. He asks us to trust in Him daily. Our faith in Him today cannot substitute for our trust in Him tomorrow. If we walk with Him closely today, we will be in the center of His will tomorrow.

- Excerpt from “Experiencing God Day-By-Day” by Henry and Richard Blackaby

Quote: Charles Spurgeon

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep."
John 10:11

When we truly grasp this, it should transform the way we see ourselves and the world around us. The same soul that Satan relentlessly chases is the soul that Christ bled for, prayed for, and continues to guard. You are more precious than you often realize. Every struggle, every temptation, every moment of doubt becomes a reminder of the battle for your heart, but also a reminder of God’s unwavering love and sacrifice. Let this truth sink in: the King of heaven chose you. He fought for you. And He continues to fight for your soul every single day. Nothing can separate you from His love. Your life, your choices, your faith, they matter infinitely, because you belong to Him. - Ellie Mont

God Is With You Always - Even In Your Mess

Next time doubt weighs heavy on your heart, when you feel like you don’t belong, when you feel like you’re drowning in your own skin, ask yourself, Is this from God? Because if it’s making you question your worth, if it’s feeding your fear, it’s not His voice.

God doesn’t whisper insecurity. He doesn’t drown you in the lies of “not enough.” That voice telling you you’re too weak, too broken, too flawed, that’s the enemy trying to keep you small. He wants to keep you questioning, keep you stuck in the endless loop of doubt. If he can make you question your worth, he can keep you from stepping into what God has for you.

But listen. God called you. Not because you’ve got it all together. Not because you have it all figured out. But because He’s been with you in your mess, and He knows you can handle what’s coming next. He sees it all. Even when you can’t see past your own fear, He sees you. He chose you, with all your brokenness, for something far bigger than your anxiety or your shame.

So when doubt tries to bury you, don’t sit with it. Fight back. Tell it, You don’t own me anymore. Stand in the truth: You are chosen. You are loved. You are equipped. You are enough. Not because you’ve earned it. Not because you can do it on your own. But because He called you. And when He calls, He equips.

You weren’t made to live in the shadows of fear. You were made to walk in the light, boldly, even when your knees are shaking, even when the weight of the world is crushing you. There comes a point where the life you’ve built suffocates you. You can feel it in the ache in your chest, in the late nights where silence screams. You know this isn’t it, but the fear of letting go feels suffocating too.

Sometimes you have to let go to finally breathe. You’re not meant to stay stuck in that small, safe place you’ve built out of fear. God’s calling you to step outside, into the unknown, into the wild life He has for you. It won’t be easy. It won’t be neat. But it will be real. It will be everything you were meant for. - Ellie Mont