daily bread

Meaning of the Lord's Prayer

I am currently reading the Conferences by John Cassian

.  Within conference nine there is a discussion of the meaning of the lord's prayer ([MAT:6:9]).  I had always thought of "give us this day our daily bread" [MAT:6:11] as simply asking for all that we need to get through our day.  In other words, please provide us with enough food, clothing, and shelter so that we may serve you and nothing more.
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