“What does the Lord require of me? That you do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with our God “
Micah 6:8
While there are many Bible verses that I really like, one that I try to keep “in my back pocket” is this one. If I can remember this, it helps temper a lot of my faults, especially impatience with myself and others.. “Do justice…” For me, this means thinking of what is right under all circumstances, not only when it is easy or convenient.
To the best of my ability, I try to be a role model, for our boys, my colleagues, anyone else I encounter.. I admit, it isn’t easy, and it doesn’t always happen.. but I try to apologize when I falter, and then try again..
“Love kindness”.. I try to be appreciative of others, and see the good around me. No, I don’t bury my head in the sand, but I try not to hold a grudge, or hold onto negativity. Especially with my physical therapy patients, I try to have a can-do attitude. I often kid them that being a physical therapist is part drill Sargent, and part cheer leader.
“Walk humbly with your God”.. I see 2 parts to this.. walking humbly.. I try to recognize that most good comes from people working together, some up front, some in the background.. but all are important.
Walking with our God… I recognize the importance of my faith, and especially in hard or uncertain times, and lean on knowing that God is always with us, to support and guide us.
I have always loved the “Footprints” poem, and gave copies of it to both our boys for their 1st Communions. “Where there is only one set of footprints, it is then that I (the Lord) carried you”. I have a cross necklace with that piece of the poem on it, and I wear it frequently… it is a good reminder that God is walking with us.. today, tomorrow and forever.. and that is particularly helpful in uncertain times like these.
Lynn Wong