REspond

REspond

Respond: verb; to react to something or someone; to say or do something in reply

When we respond to people or circumstances we are performing an action, we are doing something. The way we respond is so important!

God teaches us in Micah 6:8

"He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act Justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God."

When we REspond to circumstances (sports, games, school) and people (teachers, parents, friends, coaches) that may seem wrong to us, we need to ACT JUSTLY. In other words we need to do the right thing, act fairly, and be respectful.

We also need to LOVE MERCY. We need to freely give love and compassion even when it is difficult. When that kid in your class will not quit poking you and you are annoyed out of your skin, REspond in Love Mercy. When that coach benches you from a game you have prepared and practiced hard for, REspond in love and forgiveness.

WALK HUMBLY WITH OUR GOD. REspond to praise with a humble attitude. Don't try to take all the credit for what God is working through you. The Spotlight should be pointing on What God did, not Who God used to do it.

REspond: Act Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly with our God!