Contemplative Bible Reading

Micah 6:8 (New International Version)

He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.

This is one of those verses that strike me as something I could use every day of my life. If I could just get these three things right, the rest would be alright.

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act justly
All my actions everyday should be just. I don’t cheat anyone – not just money but everything. I give people the time, love, and attention I should. That includes myself. I give myself what I should.

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love mercy
Loving mercy means two things to me at this time. (1) I love and appreciate the mercy God has shown me. I acknowledge it and thank God for it. (2) I love mercy so much that I spread it. God has given me plenty – more than I need – so I share the abundance that I have.

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walk humbly with God
This means I should be with God everyday. We should be walking together all the time. Then there is he concept of humility. Being with God is a powerful situation. Can I handle that power? Will it go to my head? Will I share the love and wonder of walking with God with others?