Proseuche Devotions
Daily Word
My soul is in anguish.
How long, O LORD, how long?
Turn, O LORD, and deliver me;
save me because of your unfailing love. –Psalm 6:3-4, NIV
Another of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, spoke up, "Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among so many?"
Jesus said, "Have the people sit down." There was plenty of grass in that place, and the men sat down, about five thousand of them. Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish.
When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, "Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted." So they gathered them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten. –John 6:8-13
Meditation
Prayer
Pray, then, in this way:
'Our Father who is 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 debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. –Matthew 6:9-13
Find a moment of silence and reflect on the words,
“Give us this day our daily bread.”
In Greek it literally reads,
“The bread of ours necessary for today,
Give! (begging not demanding) to us today.”
The bread necessary for today’s survival,
is that what we are asking for?
What are your needs? What are your wants?
Pray about and for them both, acknowledging the difference.
Action
Purposely “give” something to someone today. This could be a necessity (water bottle or overdue word of encouragement) or an act of general kindness (a love note or pay for the toll of the car behind you). Journal about your experience.
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