One

of the most amazing things about prayer is that the Creator of the

universe wants us to ask him to do things for us. We would never

think of asking a prime minister or president to do a favor for us.

Yet God not only lets us do that; he also encourages and even

commands that we do it.

Jesus

taught us to pray, “Give us today our daily bread” (Matthew

6:11). That little word “give” seems out of place in the Lord’s

Prayer, doesn’t it? After all, who are we to tell God what to do?

So far, the Lord’s Prayer has focused entirely on God. We’ve

prayed about honoring the Father’s name and seeking his kingdom and

will. How is it that we can now instruct God to pay attention to us?

The

answer to this question is in the amazing grace and humility that

dwell in God’s heart. God wants to have a close relationship with

us. He wants to take care of our daily needs, and he wants us to know

that we can approach him with confidence.

God

wants us to know that because we rely on him for everything, and

because he promises to care for us, we can ask him for all that we

need—and that can range from things like amazing miracles to

ordinary food like daily bread.

The

King of heaven has turned his heart of love toward you. Looking at

Jesus’ example and knowing the promises God has made, what will you

ask him for today?