"And give us this day our daily bread...." I've read it, known it, recited it for longer than I can remember. I had always interpreted the meaning in a very literal way: The Lord will provide us with the food and water we need to survive. He will give us food when there seems to be none...like the fish and loaves, and the manta in the Bible. Boy did I miss the boat!
The sensation of being filled with the Holy Spirit is new to me, and that is what sparked the aha moment. "Daily bread" has nothing to do with food, it's about something so much more critical to survival: A true relationship with God. The irony is that without the tragedy of losing the most important person in my life, I would not have discovered what was really most important in my life. When the realization hit me, it was one of those experiences where it feels like your heart skips a beat and time stands still for a fraction of a minute. At the weakest point in my life, it was God's love that gave me the strength I didn't have.
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ReplyDeleteI just wanted to thank you for an inspiring piece of work it makes such a nice change to read something with substance. I really enjoyed reading your blog which I came upon whilst looking for people with similar spiritual interests.
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So TRUE!!! & I also love how Jesus Himself is described as the "Bread of Life"... I want my "daily" Bread!!! Everyday with Jesus... my daily MANna! : )
ReplyDeleteBrittney is smiling on you - that's for sure!