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Bread for the Body, Bread for the Soul

How do you feed your spirit when you feel empty?

When Jesus says, “Give us today our daily bread,” he is speaking to more than physical hunger. He knows that people live with all kinds of needs—hunger for peace, for purpose, for hope, for rest. Jesus does not shame our neediness. He meets it.

In John 6:35 (NIV), after feeding a crowd with five loaves and two fish, Jesus declares, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.”

We are not just bodies, we are souls. And our souls require nourishment. We often look to productivity, entertainment, or affirmation to satisfy that hunger, but only Christ can sustain us in the deepest places. Just as our stomachs growl when we haven’t eaten, our spirits become restless, anxious, or numb when we’ve gone too long without being fed by His presence.

So, how do we receive daily bread for the soul? We slow down. We sit with the Scriptures. We speak with God honestly. We resist the temptation to fill every empty moment with distraction. We come, not once a week, but daily.

Jesus is the source and sustainer. When we pray this line of the Lord’s Prayer, we are asking not just for groceries—but for grace, wisdom, and the steady hand of God to meet us in whatever the day may hold.

Prayer:
Jesus, you are the bread of life. Feed me with your Word. Nourish me with your peace. Remind me that I don’t live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from your mouth. Make me hungry for the things that last.