Daily Dairy
“ Give us day by day our daily bread . ” Luke 11:3 NKJV It is not surprising that the opening of personal requests after thanksgiving in the Lord’s model of Prayer is “ Give us day by day our daily bread .” This is more a desire for the restoration of an intimate relationship with the Giver of bread, rather than the provision of the actual gift of bread. Unfortunately, the focus of man in relationships with God has always placed higher priority on the provision of daily needs; rather than the desirable interest in sweet fellowship. Little wonder when the pleasant life and high standard of living has enabled abundant supplies (even beyond expiry dates), this prayer point will usually proceed on holiday in most believers’ prayer calendar. Remember the experience of those Israelites in the wilderness who preferred to stock up manna, against the recognition of the Lord’s presence as our daily dairy? Even today, our life’s experiences have suffered rottenness with consiste...