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As we continue reflecting on God’s provision, today’s passage comes from Matthew 6:9–13 — one of the most well-known prayers in all of Scripture: The Lord’s Prayer.

“Our Father in heaven,
 hallowed be Your name.
 Your kingdom come,
 Your will be done,
 on earth as it is in heaven.
 Give us this day our daily bread,
 and forgive us our trespasses,
 as we forgive those who trespass against us.
 And lead us not into temptation,
 but deliver us from evil.
 For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.”

Many of us have heard or recited this prayer countless times, but today let’s focus on two key phrases that reveal how God provides:
 “Your kingdom come, Your will be done” and “Give us this day our daily bread.”

When Jesus teaches His disciples to pray, He’s not only giving them words — He’s giving them perspective.
 “Your kingdom come, Your will be done” is an invitation to surrender.
 It’s a declaration that we trust God’s purposes above our own — even when His plan leads us beyond what is comfortable or familiar.

Praying this way shapes everything about how we live.
 When we ask for God’s kingdom to come, we’re asking Him to align our hearts, our actions, and our influence with His will — so that His love, mercy, and truth are made visible through us in the world around us.

Then, in the next line, Jesus teaches us to pray, “Give us this day our daily bread.”
 This reminds us that God is not only sovereign but also sustaining.
 He gives us what we need — not all at once, but one day at a time.
 God’s provision is faithful, timely, and purposeful. It may not always look like what we expect, but it is always enough.

So, as we pray today, let’s remember that God’s kingdom is greater than our comfort, and His provision meets us right where we are — moment by moment, day by day.

Challenge

As you pray The Lord’s Prayer today, focus on these two lines:

  • “Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”

  • “Give us this day our daily bread.”

Ask yourself:

  • What is God calling me to that only He can sustain me for?

  • Am I truly ready to pray, “Your will be done,” and mean it?

Trust that His plan is better than your own — and that He will give you what you need, exactly when you need it.

Prayer

God, we love You and we trust You.
 Thank You for teaching us how to pray and for reminding us that Your ways are higher and better than ours.
 You are our provider and our sustainer — our daily bread.
 As we walk forward in faith, give us courage to say, “Your kingdom come, Your will be done.”
 Lead us, guide us, and strengthen us for the journey ahead.
 In Jesus’ name, amen.

 

(Matthew 6:9–13)