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title: "Question 104: What do we pray for in the fourth petition? | Westminster Shorter Catechism"
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# Question 104: What do we pray for in the fourth petition? | Westminster Shorter Catechism

In the fourth petition, which is, “Give us this day our daily bread,” we pray, that of God’s free gift we may receive a competent portion of the good things of this life, and enjoy his blessing with them.

Scripture proofs: Matt. 6:11; Prov. 30:8-9; Gen. 28:20; 1 Tim. 4:4-5.

Original source: [2026 RPCNA Constitution](https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=172)

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