

ST40: Praying "Give Us Daily Bread" (Slow Prayer)
21 snips Feb 28, 2024
AJ and Nijay dive into the profound phrase 'give us this day our daily bread' from the Lord's Prayer. They discuss the practical and spiritual implications of daily prayer, linking it to nurturing one’s spiritual life through a personal sourdough story. The significance of bread as both nourishment and a symbol of reliance on God is explored, alongside reflections on biblical traditions and moral teachings. The conversation also touches on embracing daily anxieties through prayer, drawing connections between ancient bread symbolism and contemporary life.
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Sourdough Gift
- A.J. received a 100-year-old sourdough starter as a gift.
- He's been using it to make sourdough waffles and has learned about the care sourdough requires.
Bread and Everydayness
- Bread making is an ancient art requiring time and care.
- It involves various elements and hands-on work, connecting to the everydayness of life.
Daily Bread and Prayer
- Praying for daily bread invites us to consider prayer's relation to daily life.
- Jesus, as the bread of heaven, offers fresh sustenance.