In His model prayer, Jesus taught us to ask for our daily bread. Heavenly Father, You don’t create and then simply walk away. Your faithfulness is demonstrated in nature. You continually make sure each part of creation is supplied with what it needs. This trait of caring and faithfulness is what You want to see in me. Thank You for reminding me that You don’t forget my needs. When I see the birds and the squirrels searching to find their provisions, I am reminded that my task is to search Your words for the provisions You have placed there for my soul and to make the most of opportunities to do productive work for the provisions for my body. Heavenly Father, it must break Your heart to see that human nature isn’t to be generous. You made both rich and poor (Proverbs 22:2) and You don’t play favorites (Acts 10:34). You state clearly we are to help those in need. If we plug our ears to the cry of the poor, then our cries will not be answered when we are in distress (Proverbs 21:13). You have given many of us plenty, even more than we need, so we can share. Father, teach me to live according to Your plan and become Your wise, gracious, generous daughter.