March 27, 2023 The Upper Room Daily Devotional – Giving Thanks

THE UPPER ROOM ROOM DAILY DEVOTIONAL

March 27, 2023 The Upper Room Daily Devotional, Monday Message. As you study today’s devotional, remember this; “Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 (NLT)

Giving Thanks
Sybil Austin Skakle (North Carolina, USA)

TODAY’S READING
1 Corinthians 12:12-26

KEY VERSE: Give us this day our daily bread. – Matthew 6:11 (NRSV)

Eating breakfast one morning, I thought of these words from the Lord’s Prayer: “Give us this day our daily bread.” I suddenly became aware of my gratitude for the many people who were responsible for my cereal and milk, my banana, and my cup of coffee. I was humbled as I imagined the many hands laboring to secure my meal.

I thanked God for the provision of food and for all the people who had been involved. In gratitude, I prayed for the farmers who grew and harvested the grains, fruit, and coffee and for those who raised and milked the cows. And I prayed for all the people — factory workers, truckers, grocers, and many more — whose work made it possible for me to receive these gifts.

We are interdependent, as God created us to be. We are blessed every day by many people we will never know. Being aware of that connection, my food was sweeter that morning, and my heart was full of praise.

TODAY’S PRAYER
Thank you, God, for our daily bread and for the people responsible for bringing it to our tables. Amen.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Each day I am blessed by many people I will never know.

PRAYER FOCUS
farmers

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