The common mistake, of course, is to suppose that a formal recognition of God is sufficient, or that talking about divine things is the same as possessing them; but this is exactly on a par with supposing that looking at a tray of food, or discussing the chemical composition of sundry foodstuffs, is the same thing as actually eating a meal. It is this mistake that is responsible for the fact that people sometimes pray for a thing for years without any tangible result. If prayer is a force at all, it cannot be possible to pray without something happening. Pray regularly and quietly; remember that in all mental work, effort or strain defeats itself; then presently, the realization will come.
Another reason why the symbol of bread for the experience of the Presence of God is such a telling one, is that the act of eating food is essentially a thing that must be done for oneself. No one can assimilate food for another. In the same way, the realization of the Presence of God is a thing that no one else can have for us.
For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness (Psalm 107:9).
The relationship between God and mankind is summarized by offer and response. God created and offers mankind a wonderful world that provides for all our needs in a place of beauty and peace. It is our job to respond to that offer by living according to God’s will in harmony and joy.
God raises the wheat and bakes the bread. It is our role to take and eat.
Claiming the bread,
Z gardener
Good Morning Garden 
“The common mistake, of course, is to suppose that a formal recognition of God is sufficient, or that talking about divine things is the same as possessing them;”
Zgardener, you have a blessed gift with words! You nailed a problem that is not only common, but often undetected. When our “talk” sounds fine, we think we are in good shape. But, the real test is power in prayer. No wonder Paul said he wasn’t so much interested in the words spoken but the power demonstrated. Some litmus test!
Thank you. The first part of the comments come from Emmet Fox, a spritual writer in the fifties. The second part (in itlaics) are the author’s observations.