What are we asking God to provide when we pray, “Give us this day our daily bread” (Matthew 6:11)?

our immediate needs
our greatest desires
our material wants
our plans

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When we pray, “Give us this day our daily bread” (Matthew 6:11), we are primarily asking God to provide for our immediate needs. This phrase reflects a request for the basic sustenance required for daily life, acknowledging dependence on God for provision and care. It emphasizes the importance of trusting God to meet our physical and spiritual needs each day.