A Daily Devotion for Monday, November 9
Matthew 6:7-14
“And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
“This, then, is how you should pray:
“‘Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.’
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”
I like the UR writer’s comments regarding “daily bread” in these verses from Matthew. Even though there are many, many references to bread in scripture, I always just thought of this verse from the Lord’s Prayer to mean “food.” And I have truly never been worried about getting enough food, so the words honestly did not hold much meaning for me. But when I think of “daily bread” in a more metaphorical sense, the verse holds a much deeper meaning. God gives me everything that I need. He cares for me, and I am part of his master plan. I don’t even need to worry about tomorrow, because He will take care of that, too! And one other thing- just last night I was writing in my new journal (🩷) and included the Matthew scripture 6:24 to remind me to not start worrying now about Thanksgiving and our new puppy. If tomorrow brings trouble, God will help me to handle it.
Holy Lord, thank you is not enough to say. Help me to live out my life thankful to you, loving my neighbor and not worrying about tomorrow. Amen
Becky, transforming
Monday, November 9th, 2026
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Today’s Reading Matthew 6:7-14
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Give us this day our daily bread,
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Matthew 6:7-14
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