Love Mercy

He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. — Micah 6:8

Yesterday the pastor of Maranatha Chapel here in San Diego passed away.

He was 64, the father of two and grandfather of several, leaving behind his wife.

He got sick on December 23 and passed away on January 4.

My coworker goes to his church.

Tonight they held a prayer vigil for the family and congregation.

We grieve for his family and congregation.

But we rejoice that he is now with his Lord and Savior Jesus.

I said that to my coworker in the card I left him this morning.

God has us working together for His purpose and for His glory.

Our prayers go out to those who are hurting.

Walk Humbly

He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. — Micah 6:8

Yesterday I walked a couple of miles, very slowly, as my surgeon instructed.

The sun was out and the flowers were blooming along the way. The day before I went a bit farther but with several stops along the way.

It's hard having to slow down and walk. It's especially hard not being able to exercise or jump rope or hike for a few days, let alone a few weeks!

But at times God asks us to slow down and not hurry through life. It's hard to slow down. And it's hard to be humble. My pride keeps getting in the way.

Fortunately, God is forgiving. He loves me even when I mess up. I am grateful.