July 23, 2026 - Matthew 6:11 KJV

"Give us this day our daily bread." - Matthew 6:11 KJV

Jesus said these words.

I recently read something - the reason a general has their men train every day is because when the time comes that there is trouble, they will be able to fall back on their training. If they only trained in times of trouble, they wouldn't be prepared.

When we read the bible daily and learn God's word, when there are hard seasons, we are able to fall back on the truth. During those hard seasons, we may start believing all the lies if we don't know the truth. So, in other words, if we prepare, we are equipped with God's word and are able to focus on what we know is true. 

Reading the bible is my daily manna. Connecting with God is something I have come to make a priority in my life. If I'm being honest, it has not always been a priority, and I have fallen short many times and will continue to throughout my life. I will also continue to seek the Lord every day and be grateful for this life He has blessed me with.

I encourage each of you to do something intentional every day to connect you with God.