In the desert the whole community grumbled against Moses and Aaron. The Israelites said to them, “If only we had died by the Lord’s hand in Egypt! There we sat around pots of meat and ate all the food we wanted, but you have brought us out into this desert to starve this entire assembly to death.” Then the Lord said to Moses, “I will rain down bread from heaven for you. The people are to go out each day and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test them and see whether they will follow my instructions. On the sixth day they are to prepare what they bring in, and that is to be twice as much as they gather on the other days.”
Exodus 16:2-5

“‘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.
Matthew 6:11‍

This comes after more God-focused prayer.

Jesus tells us to pray for our daily bread.

There's an assumption that God is the one we trust and look to for our provision.

Bottom Line

This prayer invites you to trust that what God is providing is actually enough.

The rabble with them began to crave other food, and again the Israelites started wailing and said, “If only we had meat to eat! We remember the fish we ate in Egypt at no cost—also the cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions and garlic. But now we have lost our appetite; we never see anything but this manna!”
Numbers 11:4-6

Action Steps

Provision Prayer Practice

• Name with God where you're noticing a scarcity mindset in your life.
• Confess your need(s) to God and your trust in Him as your provider.
• During the week continue to ask God for provision, guidance and wisdom when that needs come up.
• At the end of the week debrief with God in prayer