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The Miracle of Our Daily Bread \ The Psalms of King David D'var Torah: "The praise of HaShem will fill my mouth, and all mankind will bless His Holy name forever more" (Tehillim 145). King David sincerely praised HaShem for granting him his sustenance. Not only was he aware that HaShem granted his provisions, even more, through the spirit of prophecy he perceived HaShem continuously supplying him with his daily bread. He understood that his sustenance comes to him directly from the free-flowing kindness of HaShem, just as surely as a mother lovingly nurses her baby. In light of this, King David joyfully praised HaShem each and every day for his provisions, which he considered as miraculous and kind as the Manna from Heaven.
Moral: King David deeply appreciated the great miracle of receiving his "daily bread" from HaShem. He expressed his thankfulness to HaShem: "The praise of HaShem will fill my mouth." We are inspired by King David to also thank HaShem for His unending, life-giving kindness of providing our livelihood - "And all mankind will bless His holy Name forever more."
Application: Before you eat, take a second to reflect on HaShem's kindness of providing your meal. See your food as a gift from HaShem that He created especially for you. Feel the joy of gratitude for HaShem's kindness in giving you your daily bread. Make a blessing over your food with joyful thanksgiving to HaShem. (Based on the commentary of RaMad Valli to Tehillim 145)
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