Last month we took Jesus at his word, praying with him for our Father’s kingdom to come and will done in our city as it is in heaven. This month we’ll continue the theme of taking God at this word, praying for the manifestation of what He said is a good life, for us and for our neighbors.

This week, we’re going to familiarize ourselves with His word, praying Micah 6:6-8 three times through. When you’ve finished, give yourself a minute or two to sit in the silence, breathing in the truth of the plain and personal expectations God has for you in life with Him.

Father, how can we stand before YOU
and show proper respect to our GOD of gods?
Do You desire us to bring an armload of offerings
topped off with our finest possessions?
Would You, Father, be impressed with if we emptied our bank accounts,
poured out to You buckets and barrels of all that we can produce?
Father, would You be moved if we sacrificed our firstborn, the precious fruit of our body for the sin of our soul?
No?! That’s not what You require. You’ve already made it plain how to live, what to do,
what You, Father, are looking for in humanity, in us.
It’s quite simple, and personal You say:
Do what is fair and just to your neighbor,
be compassionate and loyal in your love,
And don’t take yourselves too seriously—
take You and You with us, seriously.
That’s it! And if we know what is good for us, we’ll listen.