What “Daily Bread” Really Means

Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson · May 13, 2026 · 9m

What does “daily bread” really mean? In this Daily Hope devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson continues walking through the Lord’s Prayer and shows how “Give us today our daily bread” is more than a request for food. It is a prayer of childlike boldness, daily dependence, and trust in the Father’s provision. Jesus teaches us to come to God with confidence because He is our Father. When we are surrendered to His kingdom and His will, we can boldly ask Him to give us everything we need today to do His work on earth. That includes our physical needs, but it also includes wisdom, strength, health…