Advent Breath Prayer: Dec 16
"O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God." - Micah 6:8
Inhale: "Do"
Exhale: "Love, Walk."
Breathe in and breathe out God's Word throughout the day in short pauses.
One summer at a Vacation Bible School I had the privilege to open the assembly with a daily power verse for over 100 children. Micah 6:8 was one of the verses in the curriculum on putting faith into action. Most every child can relate to super heroes, so one day I dressed as Wonder Woman and shared how she lived out Micah's charge to do what the Lord requires.
"To do justice" is to do the right thing. It may not be easy, but the Lord wants us to tell the truth, correct the mistakes that we make when we hurt others, and stand up for others when they are being treated wrong.
"To love kindness" is to have a desire to help others. We show kindness by sharing Jesus' love when we drop our treasures in the red Salvation Army bucket; help a friend who is going through a hard time; and give a hand up to our neighbors in need.
"To walk humbly with our God" is to always give God the credit when we put our faith into action. Doing the right thing is never about us. It is all about pointing to the love of Jesus Christ that is changing the world.
As you go through your day today how might you do the right thing; seek to help others; and give God the credit? Make room for Micah's words and Jesus' example of humble obedience to shape your faith a little more today.
Dear God, help me to find joy in walking in your ways to DO the right thing, LOVE helping others, and WALKING in humility to give you the credit. May my actions today point to Jesus Christ. Amen.
Thank you, Carson, for these devotions. They have meant so much during this season.
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