Matthew 6:9-11. “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.
In Today’s Word, Jesus provides the ultimate cure for anxiety. You will stop worrying the moment you become confident that God truly hears and answers your prayer. When this conviction takes root, the fleeting things of the world no longer occupy your mind; instead, your eyes are opened to see your present circumstances from God’s eternal perspective. Crises that once felt like dead ends become God-ordained opportunities.
Jesus taught us to pray so we may enjoy a relationship with the Triune God. Before we even speak, we must believe that our Father knows exactly what we need (Matthew 6:8). The One who holds our very lives in His hands already knows our struggles. You might wonder why prayer is necessary if He already knows, but Jesus’ instruction, “This, then, is how you should pray,” points us toward a life of prayer rather than just a religious duty.
When your life is centered on prayer, you gain a supernatural strength from above. Regardless of how weak you may feel, this divine connection allows you to be victorious in all circumstances—often winning battles without even having to fight. Through prayer, you become a catalyst for change in the lives of others. Nothing is impossible when you tap into the power of prayer, which unleashes the authority and resources of the background of heaven (Matthew 16:19).
Therefore, do not worry about your physical life when you pray, “Give us today our daily bread.” Jesus makes it clear: if you seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, God will naturally bring everything else to you (Matthew 6:33). Worry is a thief that steals the peace of God from within you. Instead of worrying, you are invited to present every situation to God through prayer and petition with thanksgiving. When you do, the peace of God—which transcends all human understanding—will stand as a guard over your heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:6-7).
The devil uses worry as a primary tool to distract and discourage us. This is why we are told to humble ourselves under God’s mighty hand and cast all our anxiety on Him, for He cares for us deeply. We must remain alert and sober-minded, knowing our enemy prowls like a roaring lion (1 Peter 5:6-8). Focus on the grace and mercy available on the throne of the Triune God for today. As Jesus said, tomorrow will worry about itself, and each day has enough trouble of its own (Matthew 6:34).
Be faithful in the tasks God has given you today, even those that seem insignificant. Everything you do matters to your Father, and He is the one who grants success. He wants you to look beyond mere survival—beyond just your daily bread—and see the mission of reaching all nations and all creation (Matthew 28:18; Mark 16:15; Acts 1:8).
You are a precious child of God, and your significance is found in Him alone. Because He is guiding you through His Spirit, how you live today determines your future. Focus your heart on today’s Word, today’s prayer, and today’s evangelism.
Prayer. Father, I rest in You today, believing that You know every detail of my life. Open my eyes to see the reality of Your kingdom and Your righteousness that exists far beyond my daily needs. Give me the strength to be faithful in the small things as I look toward Your global plan. In Jesus’ name, Amen.