Episode 372: Micah

Today's Prayer Meditation is on the book of Micah.

I do what is right, and your words comfort me. 

You drew me to yourself. Bringing me back like a sheep in its pasture. You let me out of bondage and you guide me. You are my king. 

You have filled me with the power of your Spirit. I am filled with justice and strength to boldly declare the truth. I depend on you.

I go up to your holy mountain. There you teach me your ways and I walk in your paths. You mediate between peoples and settle disputes. We hammer our swords into plowshares and our spears into pruning hooks. We no longer fight against each other or train for war. 

I live in peace and prosperity, and there is nothing to fear. You are the God of Angel Armies and you have promised me peace. I will follow you forever and ever. 

You drew me to yourself. You are my king forever. 

You rescued me and redeemed me from the grip of the enemy. 

Though Bethlehem was only a small village among all the people of Judah, you raised up a ruler there. His origins were in the distant past. He came on your behalf.

He stood to lead his flock with your strength and in your majesty, Father. His name is Jesus, the Messiah, Emmanuel, God with us. He is highly honored. He is the source of peace. 

And now no one can hold your people back. You have made me like a lion among the animals of the forest, like a strong young lion among the flocks of sheep and goats. You enable me to stand strong and fearless against the enemy. 

You have told me what is good, and this is what you require of me: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with my God.

As for me, I look to you alone for help. I wait confidently for you, and you certainly hear me. Though I fall, I will rise again. Though I sit in darkness, you are my light. 

You bring me into the light, and I see your righteousness. Everyone can see that you are on my side. 

You have rebuilt my life and extended my borders. You have given me honor. 

You protect me with your shepherd’s staff; you lead me. I graze in fertile pastures. You do mighty miracles for me. Those who have seen what you have done stand amazed. 

There is no other God like you, who pardons guilt and overlooks sin. You delight in showing unfailing love. You have compassion on me. 

You have trampled my sins under your feet and thrown them into the depths of the ocean. You have shown me your faithfulness and unfailing love as you promised long ago.

So be it.

Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.

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