1. Matthew 6:11 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

What does it mean to pray for daily bread?

Matthew 6:11 (ESV)

11 Give us this day our daily bread,

A prayer for daily bread is a prayer for God to give the believer what he needs to serve him in this world. As such, it is a prayer which demonstrates dependence on God,1 and also a commitment to make do with the simple things of life (Proverbs 30:8–9; 1 Timothy 6:8).2