Humility and Love
"What does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God" (Micah 6:8).
Humility is the character trait that means having a modest view of one's importance. Being humble means knowing that God is the source of our life and our strength. As the Bible teaches us in the Psalm 100:3, "It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves." When we realize that God is our strength, we rely on him and trust in his word. We come to him in prayer each day, thanking him for life and all of life's blessings. It is God who owns everything, not us. He created the universe and all that is in it. We are here on earth because of his love and grace. Our homes, families, and all that we have, are ours to take care of while we are here. When we are gone, they become the stewardship of others. Knowing that, how can we not be humble and full of love for God and his amazing generosity. A Native American proverb says, "Walk softly on the earth." It is a wise saying.
Prayer for today: Father in heaven, thank you for life and for all the blessings we enjoy. May we walk softly on the earth, and take good care of the people and possessions you have placed before us. Teach us to live each day according to the words of the Bible that say, "to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with our God." We pray all this in the holy and precious name of our Lord Jesus, amen.
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