When people first get to know me, they are often surprised at how much I eat. I love food. The problem is that I have several allergies that make food not be so kind in return to my body. As a result, I am hyper-vigilant about food. If I am going somewhere for the first time, I will check to make sure they can accommodate my dietary needs or I offer to bring my own food. Honestly, I almost always have a few granola bars stuffed into my bag "just in case".
I fully understand people's vigilance around food and fears of not being able to eat, because I've lived there due to my health concerns. Yet, Jesus is inviting me, and all of us, to come and pray for our daily bread to be given to us.
Do I think that means that we are like the ancient Israelites who went out each day to pick up the mana they needed? No. Do I think that I should stop carrying those granola bars in my bag? No. But I do think this prayer is both an invitation and a reminder. An invitation to trust God more. And a reminder that I need to be just as concerned that my neighbor can eat today as I am concerned about myself.
What is God inviting you to reflect and act upon through this prayer?
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