Key Scripture: Matthew 6:11
Give us this day our daily bread.
Devotional
Gratitude begins with God Himself. Give us this day our daily bread. anchors our hearts in His character—not merely His gifts but His goodness. When we thank God for who He is, worship rises above our circumstances and sets our souls in right order before Him.
Thanksgiving is an act of remembrance. We rehearse His kindness, rehear His promises, and reframe our day under His faithful love. Naming His benefits trains our minds to notice grace instead of lack, presence instead of absence.
As gratitude grows, perspective shifts. Problems shrink in the light of His greatness; worries loosen as we gaze on His worth. Gratitude doesn’t deny reality—it declares a greater reality: the Lord reigns and He is good.
Let today become a liturgy of thanks. Bless the Lord with your words and your work. Let praise be the background music of your thoughts, and watch how worship steadies your steps.
Scripture Insight
Matthew 6:11 frames today’s focus on gratitude within real life. Read it slowly, note a word or phrase that stands out, and ask how the gift of daily bread can start with your next thought, word, or action.
Heart Check
Where am I resisting the gift of daily bread because of hurry, habit, or hurt? What would surrender look like in my tone, choices, or expectations today?
Practice Today
- Pray a one‑line thanksgiving: “Father, thank You for the gift of daily bread today.”
- List three specific graces you can see right now (no repeats from yesterday).
- Speak one sentence of gratitude to someone you interact with today.
- Take a 3‑minute pause to breathe, notice, and whisper thanks for God’s presence.
Reflection: In which ordinary place could the gift of daily bread most change your attitude today?
Prayer: Father, cultivate the gift of daily bread in me. Open my eyes to Your gifts, steady my heart in trials, and let my gratitude overflow in words and works that honor Jesus. Amen.