Corresponding Episode

https://journey-with-care.captivate.fm/episode/s03e15

Passage

Micah 6:8

ESV

"He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?"

NLT

'No, O people, the LORD has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.'"

NIV

"He has shown you, O mortal, 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."

Walking It Out

Reflect

• Spend quiet time pondering Micah 6:8.
• Consider how you can better practice justice, kindness, and humility in your daily life.
• Think about instances where you could've responded differently and how to embody these values moving forward.

Engage

• Perform one simple act of kindness each day this week.

Prayer Points

1. Pray for the strength and vision to see justice and love as daily actions and for opportunities to demonstrate them in your community.
2. Pray for leaders in community work to find encouragement and that their efforts lead to compassionate outcomes.
3. Pray for personal transformation and a heart that is attentive to the needs around you, and for humility to learn from each

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He has told you, oh man, what is good. And what

does the lord require of you but to do justice and to love

kindness and to walk humbly with your god?

8 taken from the NLT.

Heavenly father, giver of life and the architect

of community, we come to you with hearts full of

gratitude for the beautiful diversity of

life that you've woven around us.

You who are just in all your ways, you've called us to act

justly, to be the hands and feet of your righteousness on

earth. And we

thank you for your kindness that is saturated creation and for

the love that compels us to extend the same grace to

others. We

acknowledge your sovereignty, and we walk humbly in the knowledge

that your purposes are far greater than our

understanding.

Lord, as we contemplate the depths of your love and the breadth

of your mercy, we are reminded of the transformational

power of your spirit at work within us.

Help us to be the purveyors of peace and ambassadors of

reconciliation to mirror the mutuality of

transformation that community development embodies,

and to be equally impacted and renewed as we strive to impact

others.

May our actions reflect the heartbeat of your kingdom,

where every voice finds resonance and every effort

is laced with divine intention.

Encourage our weary spirits when the road seems long and the

progress slow. Plant within us the seed

of perseverance. Tend it with your wisdom, and

let it flourish in the manifestation of bridges built and lives

uplifted. We are so

humbled by the privilege of co laboring with you in the grand

narrative of care and connection.

For those we serve and for our own hearts, we pray for transformation that

is deep and true. That the light of your

presence guide us in ways that foster authentic

community, instill hope, and celebrate the

uniqueness of each individual. And we ask

these things not for our glory, but for the honor of your name,

knowing that in you, every moment of care is a step

closer to reflecting your perfect love.

Amen. So as you go through your

week, I wanna encourage you to take the time to reflect,

engage, and pray. Reflect by spending some

quiet time this week, pondering Micah 6:8. In your

daily life, how can you better practice justice, kindness,

and humility? Reflect on instances where you could have

responded differently and consider to embody these

values moving forward. Engage,

intentionally perform one simple act of kindness each day this

week. It could be smiling at a stranger,

leaving an encouraging note for someone, or helping a neighbor.

Small gestures can have a big impact and draw us closer

to the heart of community. And finally,

pray. Here's 3 ways that you can pray.

Pray for the strength and vision to see justice and love as

daily actions, asking for opportunities to demonstrate

these practical and achievable ways within your community.

Pray for leaders in community work, that they find encouragement

in their tasks and that their contributions lead to significant and

compassionate outcomes. And lastly, pray for

your personal transformation and your approach to community

life. Ask for a heart that is attentive to the needs around

you and for the humility to learn from every act of

service you partake in. You can check the show

notes for these references, prayers, and scriptures. Or to find out

more about our podcasts, head over to journeywithcare.ta.

I'm Johan and thanks for praying with me today.