Micah 6:8 (AMP)
And what does the Lord require of you Except to be just, and to love [and to diligently practice] kindness (compassion), And to walk humbly with your God [setting aside any overblown sense of importance or self-righteousness]?
Humbly, without a smidge of self-importance. All God, no vanity.
Good morning, Lord. When I turn my thoughts to You and Your Word, You throw light on my confusion and doubts. Not that You instantly solve every problem–You don’t, but Your light makes it all less scary. For that, Lord, I am grateful. Shine, Lord Jesus, shine. Make this day less scary. Light up the path ahead, step by step.
Psalm 119:105
Your word is a lamp to guide me
and a light for my path.
Stumbling on the road ahead? Heading in the wrong direction? Tripping up on the path of life?
You don’t need a better flashlight or brighter streetlights. You need more time in God’s Word.
Good morning, Lord. I’d like to know where we’re going, but that’s not the way it works. You know, and my job is to follow. My heart wants to, but sometimes my mind races off on its own. Call me, nudge me, drag me back to the path You’ve laid out for me. Forgive my foolish wandering and show me the way to go.
“Faith never knows where it is being led,
but it loves and knows the One who is leading.”
Oswald Chambers (1874-1917)
Follow the Leader. He knows where we’re going.
Psalm 23:3 (ESV)
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for his name’s sake.
Good morning, Lord. The Bible gives us rules to live by. Forgive me for thinking I know a better way — that attitude has gotten me into some sticky situations. All along, You’ve been showing me how Your rules keep me safe. Teach me to apply Your Word to my thoughts, words and deeds. Teach me to do things Your way, first time, every time.
Psalm 119:45 (NLT)
I will walk in freedom,
for I have devoted myself
to your commandments.
God’s commandments aren’t prison bars shutting us away from the world. They’re our safety harness for the wild ride of freedom.
Good morning, Lord. All too often I ignore You and head off in the wrong direction. I listen to the so-called wisdom of the world, or I think I know what I’m doing, or I don’t think at all. Forgive my foolishness and thoughtlessness. Thank You for sticking with me, even when I’m not sticking with You.
From Young’s Literal Translation:
Genesis 5:22
Enoch walketh habitually with God.
Habitually. Routinely. All the time. Without reminding.
Be like Enoch. Walk with God.
Good morning, Lord. Thank You for a good night’s rest. Thank You for the Sabbath rest from the workweek. Thank You for the seasons of rest You bring into my life. Teach me to embrace rest without guilt.
Teach me to make the most of rest without going overboard. Show me how to keep work and rest in proper balance, to work for Your glory and rest in Your everlasting arms.
