Devotion:
Read Micah 6:6-8.
The scripture for today tells us how to live out God's way in our daily lives with the challenging words to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God. This is my theme scripture that I read every day to remind myself of how I am supposed to live. I have it printed out at my computer and visually look at it each day even though I have it memorized.
To act justly means that we should strive to provide others in society with equal opportunities and treat them uniformly in every area of life. It means not giving preferential treatment to the rich and powerful and not demeaning the weak and helpless. To love mercy is more than making an outward show of kindness. It means making mercy a part of our lives as we learn to truly imitate God, who is merciful, loving, forgiving, and kind to all of his children. To walk humbly with God is to be in step with God, recognizing that we are totally dependent on him. To obey such a response to God's Word, we need more than good intentions. We need to see that God controls our heart. A heart in love with God is fundamental to living a life of justice, mercy, and humility. We can do it with his gift of the Holy Spirit.
Personal Worship Option:
Dear Lord, may our love for you increase so that daily we may act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with you and with all of our neighbors as well. Amen.
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