What does God expect of us?

...to act justly...and to love mercy...and to walk humbly with your God.

This verse has been going through my head lately. It's a great verse and something I need to be reminded of all the time. Especially the mercy and humility stuff!  Recently a child got in trouble in my classroom. Later in the day he came up and very quietly said, "Mrs. Jimison, I'm sorry."  Well, I had already forgotten that he had been in trouble. Me - "Sorry? For what?"  "I'm sorry I was talking. I'm sorry I didn't listen to you earlier."  So, with a smile, I told him that it was okay and that I forgave him. In our classroom we have "clips" for behavior. Earlier, he had moved his down to "think about it".  Right when he said how sorry he was, a little voice inside me said, "Move his clip back up." So, honestly, I debated in my head. Hmmm...should I move his clip back up?  Is he just saying he is sorry so that I will move his clip back up? Then I heard the voice again, "Move his clip back up. Love mercy. Oh - and tell him that he is brave."  Thankfully, I listened to that voice - the Holy Spirit - and I moved his clip back up... and I told him he was brave. I showed him love by showing him mercy. The Bible verse reverberated through my mind.  Walk humbly, love mercy, act justly...love.

Do you listen to Him? That still small voice?  Sometimes I really need to slow down...quiet down...and listen. Then, I need to listen and pay attention...and be obedient.

I'm still preparing for Ethiopia. I'm so excited...beyond words...to go. Somehow I think I am going to use this verse there. I don't know how yet, I just think I will.

And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:9

What does God have to say about poverty and justice?

Exodus 22:21-23
1 Samuel 2:7-8
Psalm 10:17-18, 82:3-4
Proverbs 14:31, 19:17, 21:13
Matthew 25:31-46
Acts 2:42-47
James 1:27

PS:  More exciting news in our house! Lee has decided to go to Costa Rica with Lakeside on a mission trip. Sadly, he leaves right before I get back. We won't see each other for 3 weeks! boo hoo!

If you would like to give to Lee's Costa Rica mission (he will be replacing a roof) you may click HERE
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Also - Our daughter LAUREN is going to be heading off to NEPAL this summer for 5 weeks on a mission trip! She just got accepted onto the team and is quite excited! She will be working with child and women trafficking.