Micah 7:17 They will lick dust like a snake, like creatures that crawl on the ground.
Lord, Thank You that You are a gracious, merciful God, that You pardon sins, forgive transgressions, and delight to show mercy (v18). We don’t deserve Your goodness. We’ve done nothing to earn Your mercy. Yet You lavish us with these blessings anyway. Thank You.
Micah 7:17b They will come trembling out of their dens; they will turn in fear to the Lord our God and will be afraid of you.
Father, Forgive us when we act like Your grace, mercy, and fierce love are our rights instead of Your bountiful blessings. Help us not to lose sight of the gifts that You have given us–love, mercy, compassion, kindness. Help us to appreciate the simple gifts–sunshine, rain, flowers, blue skies, a light wind, bird song. Help us to look at this day with new eyes and grateful hearts.
Micah 7:18a Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance?
Precious Savior, This is the day that You have made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. (Psalm 118:24). Help us to see, to acknowledge, to appreciate every blessing, every gift. Help us to live this day as a gift to You and in harmony with all of Your creation. Amen.
Micah 7:18b You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.
Have a blessed day.