My bloggy friend, Joanne at The Simple Wife hosts Memory Monday…and every Monday I think to myself 'I would sure like to join in the fun.' So, even though it is Tuesday {ok, now Wednesday!} I am going to join in with my verse for this week…and next Monday (if all goes well) I will come back and type it in from memory.
For me there is always the temptation to complain about my situation, then in an effort to dig myself out of the whiner's pit I try to earn favor with God and man through actions or works. However; to the astute observer, my efforts are disingenuous at best, pure hypocrisy at worst. So, as I endeavor this week not just to memorize this group of words, I pray my heart would be transformed by them and my words and actions would reflect what His word has done inside.
Well, that sounds all fluffy and spiritual, doesn't it?
Let's put some modern day meat on this scripture …what does this look like today, NOW?
Wesley's commentary expands on this verse quite well…[modern girl application in brackets]
To do justly - to render to every one their due, superiors, equals, inferiors, to be equal to all, and oppress none
[Easy application: drive courteously on the streets of Lincoln, yield the right of way when applicable.]
[Challenge application: Oppress none…thinking on this one, much less applying it would keep me up for d.a.y.s. No wonder I need Jesus.]
To love mercy - to be kind, merciful and compassionate to all, not using severity towards any
[Easy app: snuggling with my children after school and listening to them talk about their busy day.]
[Challenge app: Not using severity towards any…does that include politicians? No wonder I need Jesus.]
Walk humbly with thy God - keep up a constant fellowship with God, by humble, holy faith.
[Kind of easy app: daily prayer and quiet time, reading scripture and journaling…I love to have my QT with God, but sometimes it seems life gets in the way and I am off and running for the day.]
[Challenge app: Walk humbly with thy God…this means I have to trust Him with everything, doesn't it? No wonder I need Jesus.]
Oh, and this verse is from a cute scripture memory packet from a very creative artist, Jeanne Winters. Her gift collection, simply inspiring
is featured at Hallmark Gold Crown Stores. You can read more about Jeanne at her blog here.
For the joy!
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