Father, God of all creation I thank you today that you are in control. Whether I am aware of your hand upon my life or not, I thank you that you are shaping my future.
'And we know that God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called acording to his purpose.' Romans 8: 28

Lord I pray today that you would help me listen more carefully to you. Thank you that you speak in so many ways, give me ears to hear, a mind to understand and a will to follow what you are saying.

Father, the study of Micah has not been easy. A rather gloomy outlook and yet so true of the society in which I live today. Lord I ask today yha you would keep my eyes fixed on you that I might praise you at all times dfor who you are and what you have promised.

You are a constant and consistent God. Would you help me to live constanntly and consistently for you. Regardless of the circumstance I may find mysel in, help me to live in a manner worthy of your name. Through all I do, every day, I pray that you would be both pleased and honoured.

"But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,
though you are small among the clans [a] of Judah,
out of you will come for me
one who will be ruler over Israel,
whose origins are from of old,
from ancient times."

Lord help me to work out what I can do to bring about the greatness of you to more people and places.

Father God I thank you today that you have a future planned for me. A future where you will prosper and bless. I pray that today you may start to align my life that I may recieve the full blessing you have instore for me.

Leadership is clearly a difficult task! I thank you that this is something you have called me too, yet I pray that you would guide and equip me in all aspects of leadership. Lord I pray that your light would shine through me.

Thank you Father that you always give guidance. Today I especially thank you for your word in micah. I am thankful that you ahve through your son removed my sin. I pray you would help me reflect on my sinful nature and remove areas of my life that cause offense to you so that I might bring you joy.

Micah
Lord I realise today that it is not only you who has your eyes on me but also my family, friends and work colleagues. I ask for those who look uo and respect me that I may be a true example of what it means to folloow you. Lord through me I pray that others may see and find you.

Lord Jesus thank you for the maternal, protecting image of a mother hen with her chicks. Thank you that I am yours, I belong to you, when you call I pray I would come eagerly not reluctantly and notrefusing to come at all. Please be clear in your call so that Imight hear and respond.