“… give us today our daily bread …”
Continuing our series based on each phrase in the Lord’s Prayer, we’re considering “… give us today our daily bread …” Pray for God’s help as you read Psalm 121.
Where do we look for help and support in trouble?
The ‘high places’ or ‘mountains’ (verse 1) are about the danger of idolatry. High places were shrines for false gods and as the psalmist looks to them, he reminds himself that the Lord is his help. How is the One True God described? How does this emphasise he is able to supply all we need (unlike the lifeless idols)?
Where do people in our culture look to give them what they need in and from life? What are you tempted to look to for security and satisfaction, rather than from God[SN1] ?
If you’re amazed that God would show this care over you, remember we can only pray this prayer in Christ — think of how this psalm is reflected in Jesus’ temptation, ministry and death. Read Romans 8:31-32.
Pray for yourself and others you know, that in temptation, we would say “My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth.”
Give thanks for God’s provision of life, food, spiritual blessings and our Lord Jesus Christ.
Pray that we would be generous with what we have been given as we draw people to see the wonder of our God.
Please also pray for … people to lift their eyes to our Lord at this time:
Those isolated or struggling
For the ill and those caring for them
For those suffering with their mental health
For any who are anxious or fearful
For all those whose hopes and plans for this world are changed