The Book of Small Prophets Micah Chapter 7 of 7 (To update)

The book of Small Prophets Micah 

Chapter 7

¹ Woe is me! For I have become like one who after the summer fruit has been gathered, after the vintage has been gleaned, finds no cluster to eat; there is no first-ripe fig for which I hunger.

(The book of Small Prophets Micah Chapter 7 verse 1)

Oh God my Father even though we have born fruit in abundance, even though we have done our best we do not reap our satisfaction. We are still not happy or grateful for what with Your help we have achieved, for we always aim for more and better results without stopping to give You thanks for all Your help. Inside we end up feeling cold and empty Amen.


² The faithful have disappeared from the land, and there is no one left who is upright; they all lie in wait for blood, and they hunt each other with nets.


(The book of Small Prophets Micah Chapter 7 verse 2)


Oh God my Father I would risk saying that the number of really convinced Catholics are on the decrease, for many say that they believe in You but none wish to die. On the contrary I believe that I for myself would benefit more in being in Your presence, however for the good of others it is still not yet time for me to leave this earth Amen.


³ Their hands are skilled to do evil; the official and the judge ask for a bribe, and the powerful dictate what they desire; thus they pervert justice.


(The book of Small Prophets Micah Chapter 7 verse 3)


Oh God my Father forgive us for we do not know the meaning of the word justice even though we refer to it and use it in many situations especially when we need an increase in power or the improvement of a particular situation. However, with our own selves and in our interactions with others we are not always just. If we had to scan our values and intentions we might not find one good reason or intent to do the things we do to others, for justice has become alien to us Amen.

⁴ The best of them is like a brier, the most upright of them a thorn hedge. The day of their sentinels, of their punishment, has come; now their confusion is at hand.

(The book of Small Prophets Micah Chapter 7 verse 4)

Oh God my Father I pray that You make me more aware of negative people and give me the necessary skills at the time at hand as in how to behave with them so that I will be a blessing and not of further scandal to them Amen.

⁵ Put no trust in a friend, have no confidence in a loved one; guard the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your embrace;

(The book of Small Prophets Micah Chapter 7 verse 5)

Amen oh Jesus! I need to learn how to place the guard over my mouth and speak only when spoken to or when it is really necessary Amen. In this way You will help me to purify my body and my soul so that no evil finds a way within me Amen.

⁶ for the son treats the father with contempt, the daughter rises up against her mother, the daughter-in-law against her mother in-law; your enemies are members of your own household.

(The book of Small Prophets Micah Chapter 7 verse 6)

Oh God my Father You have taught me that it is pointless to invest in human relationships for the person who tells me that she loves me today will from her heart pledge that she hates me in a couple of minutes or seconds.

The Book of Small Prophets Micah Chapter 6 of 7

The book of Small Prophets Micah 

Chapter 6

¹ Hear what the LORD says: Rise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice.

(The book of Small Prophets Micah Chapter 6 verse 1)

Oh God, my Father, I thank You for giving us the opportunity to voice our pains and complaints against life and at times even against You! I am sorry for such moments, but as humans, we are weak and prone to sin. I thank You for having a positive and merciful attitude to us and I also thank You for not condemning us for what we do and say Amen.


² Hear, you mountains, the controversy of the LORD, and you enduring foundations of the earth; for the LORD has a controversy with his people, and he will contend with Israel.


(The book of Small Prophets Micah Chapter 6 verse 2)


Oh God, my blessed Father, You have more than one controversy to settle with us people of the world, for we are doing things and acts that we ought not to do. Amen.  


³ "O my people, what have I done to you? In what have I wearied you? Answer me!


(The book of Small Prophets Micah Chapter 6 verse 3)


Oh God, my Father it is us who should ask this question to You, for many times we weary You with all we do, with all our sins and negative intentions. I pray that my prayers and those of others are just the beginning to soothe the sins of humanity Amen.


⁴ For I brought you up from the land of Egypt, and redeemed you from the house of slavery; and I  sent before you Moses, Aaron, and Miriam.


(The book of Small Prophets Micah Chapter 6 verse 4)


Oh God, my Father. I sincerely thank You for the many people that You sent me in my life in order to help me keep on the path of faith. I pray for these people. I pray for forgiveness because I did not always obey You through such people however You were always beside me in the ups and downs of my life Amen. Thank You, Jesus, for being so caring and faithful.


⁵ O my people, remember now what King Balak of Moab devised, what Balam son of Beor answered him, and what happened from Shittim to Gilgal, that you may know the saving acts of the LORD"


(The book of Small Prophets Micah Chapter 6 verse 5)


Oh brothers and sisters, remember the many times that God saved us by intervening in our lives, therefore place your trust in Him amen.


⁶ "With what shall I come before the LORD, and bow myself before God on high? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old?


(The book of Small Prophets Micah Chapter 6 verse 6)


Oh God, my Father, this is also my question. How shall I appear before You, with many good works, many souls that are saved or with only my sins as offerings? I pray that I will be a pleasing offering in Your sight Amen.


⁷ Will the LORD be pleased with thousand of rams, with ten thousand of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?


(The book of Small Prophets Micah Chapter 6 verse 7)


Oh, brothers and sisters do not take Your life or that of others for God has already paid the price of our sinful ways. The account has been settled in full. Therefore turn your hearts to God and let us repent Amen.


⁸ He has told you, O mortal, what is good and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?


(The book of Small Prophets Micah Chapter 6 verse 8)


Oh God, my Father none of us can present the argument that one does not know Your will, for since we were old enough to understand catechism You have been teaching us lessons in love, both towards You my God and Father and more to those from whom we do not receive love care and respect. You want us to go against the sinful logic of the world, and drive our enemies crazy by loving them Amen. 


⁹ The voice of the LORD cries to the city (it is sound wisdom to fear your name): Hear O tribe and assembly of the city!"


(The book of Small Prophets Micah Chapter 6 verse 9)


Oh brothers and sisters in our Lord and God Jesus Christ, open your ears to the Word of God, let it penetrate your hearts and mind and let it change you and even myself into people in whom God our Father finds pleasure in Amen. 


¹⁰ Can I forget the treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and the scant measure that is accursed? 


(The book of Small Prophets Micah Chapter 6 verse 10)


Oh God even though You may not forget our sins, however, You Yourself paid for each and every one of them and cleared the account on our behalf Amen. I thank You, Jesus.


¹¹ Can I tolerate wicked scales and a bag of dishonest weights?


(The book of Small Prophets Micah Chapter 6 verse 11)


Oh God, my Father if these were among the corrupt practices of these times which You could not tolerate what can be said for the scams and scandals of our times in 2020. God heal the world I beg You from this malady of evil Amen.


¹² You wealthy are full of violence; your inhabitants speak lies, with tongues of deceit in their mouths.


(The book of Small Prophets Micah Chapter 6 verse 12)


Oh God, my Father I prefer to be poor than to be a liar and a cheat. You provide for the poor on many levels, but liars live in a circle of sin and corruption Amen.


¹³ Therefore I have begun to strike you down, making you desolate because of your sins.



(The book of Small Prophets Micah Chapter 6 verse 13)


Oh God, my Father I believe that You have started to strike us down. By means of this virus, You are showing us that we are not in control of our lives but You are. I pray oh God that we will always keep this in mind Amen.


¹⁴ You shall eat, but not be satisfied, and there shall be a gnawing hunger within you; you shall put away, but not save, and what you save, I will hand over to the sword.


(The book of Small Prophets Micah Chapter 6 verse 14)


Oh God my Father the economy of the world is not in a good state, many funds are being sent on means to combat this Coronavirus. The world is heading for a global recession where poverty is going to be on the increase. Many are already losing their jobs and the state has its limits in funding those who have been terminated from their employment. Mercy oh God!


¹⁵ You shall sow, but not reap; you shall tread olives, but not anoint yourselves with oil; you shall tread grapes, but not drink wine.


(The book of Small Prophets Micah Chapter 6 verse 15)


Oh God, my Father, right now the economy has come to a halt. Due to Corona Virus businesses have shut down and many who have invested their life in material work are faced with unemployment. Those who invest in You are always rich in graces even if they face material poverty, for it is our relationship with You which is going to make a difference and not how rich we are Amen.


¹⁶ For you have kept the statutes of Omri and all the works of the house of Ahab, and you have followed their counsels. Therefore I will make you a desolation, and your inhabitants an object of hissing; so you shall bear the scorn of my people.


(The book of Small Prophets Micah Chapter 6 verse 16)


Oh God, my Father some of us have based their thinking and reasoning according to philosophical enquiry and reasoning, others have referred to the concepts of science instead of referring to Your Word and basing our lives according to Your will. Amen.


Oh, Heavenly blessed Father, I would like to end this meditation on the sixth chapter of the prophet Micah with the following prayer:-


Oh, brothers and sisters, may we learn from this situation of the Corona Virus. May we realise that our strength is not in how strong we are, nor in how powerful we are as a nation or in how much we are advanced in science and technology, for a small virus has crippled the well-being of the world. I pray that we learn to place our trust in You my God and Father and always keep in mind that all that is of the flesh comes to an end, while all that is of the Spirit is forever Amen.

The book of Small Prophets Micah Chapter 5 of 7

The book of Small Prophets Micah 

Chapter 5

¹ Now you are walled around with a wall, siege is laid against us; with a rod they strike the ruler of Israel upon the cheek.

(The Book of Small Prophets Micah Chapter 5 verse 1) 

Oh God my beloved Father as humans and especially Roman Catholics and Christians we are constantly under siege, both internally and externally. During critical times our brain gives us thoughts that we are not to obey especially during moments of anger, our emotions, on the other hand, are also not reliable and may also at times get us into trouble, therefore, we need to cling to You as much as possible for only You can save us from our sinful selves. The media is another source of influence that at times can be both positive and even negative. Therefore oh God I pray that we be aware of such forces and always pray for Your never ending support in a spirit of prayer Amen. 


² But you, O Bethlehem of Ephratah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you shall come forth to me one who is to rule in Israel, whose origin is from old, from ancient days.



(The Book of Small Prophets Micah Chapter 5 verse 2)


Oh God my Father, your logic is different from that of the world, You humble the proud and raise the humble Amen. 


³ Therefore he shall give them up until the time when she who is in labor has brought forth; then the rest of his kindred shall return to the people of Israel.


(The Book of Small Prophets Micah Chapter 5 verse 3)


Wait, wait and wait, my life has become a waiting game, I am still waiting to see my daughter. As a parent, I imagine how hard it is for You to want to communicate with me and others and You get no reply. When one is in my position one will experience how hard it is. Amen.


⁴ And he shall stand and feed his flock in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God. And they shall live secure, for now he shall be great to the ends of the earth; ⁵ and he shall be the one of peace. If the Assyrians come into our land and tread upon our soil. We will raise against them seven shepherds and eight installed as rulers.



(The Book of Small Prophets Micah Chapter 5 verses 4 to 5)


Oh brothers and sisters atheism is at its best and we are becoming more secular in our ways more than ever before. Even statistics are showing a decrease in the number of people attending mass regularly in the coming future. I pray that I remain faithful to You and that those who are attending mass realize what is happening during mass and do not attend mass, out of habit, or maybe so that people will not judge them Amen.


⁶ They shall rule the land of Assyria with the sword, and the land of Nimrod with the drawn sword; they shall rescue us from the Assyrians if they come into our land or tread within our border.



(The Book of Small Prophets Micah Chapter 5 verse 6) 



There are times oh God my Father when You permit a country or a region to experience prosperity under good governance and there are other times when You permit others to experience hardships. One asks how and why however only You have the answers to such questions and only You are in control of such situations for all is in Your hand and in You we are to place our trust Amen.  



⁷ Then the remnant of Jacob surrounded by many peoples shall be like dew from the LORD, like showers on the grass, which do not depend upon people or wait for any mortal.


(The Book of Small Prophets Micah Chapter 5 verse 7)  



Oh God my Father, I pray that we learn to depend totally on You and not on the ways of the world, for such ways do not satisfy our thirst for You my God and Father Amen.


⁸ And Among the nations the remnant of Jacob, surrounded by many peoples, shall be like a lion among the animals of the forest, like a young lion among the flocks of sheep, which, when it goes through, treads down and tears in pieces, with no one to deliver.



(The Book of Small Prophets Micah Chapter 5 verse 8)  


Oh God, my Father as You well know, what is left of Your people of the old testament and their progeny and the Christians and Catholics are the remnant of Jacob. We are all walking towards heaven our promised land. On the way, we have many hurdles to overcome of which the greatest one is ourselves and our sin. However, we are not alone for You are my Shepherd Amen



⁹ Your hand shall be lifted up over your adversaries and all your enemies shall be cut off.


(The Book of Small Prophets Micah Chapter 5 verse 9)  



Oh God my Father You are my avenger, I am not pure as in being to enforce justice for I am also human. However, this is Your lot and not mine. Amen. I pray for Your justice and mercy my God and Father for I am a sinner and always at fault Amen.


¹⁰ In that day, says the LORD, I will cut off your horses from among you and will destroy your chariots; ¹¹ and I will cut off the cities of your land and throw down all your strongholds; ¹³ and I will cut off sorceries from your hand, and you shall have no more soothsayers; ¹³ and I will cut off your pillars from among you, and you shall bow down no more to the work of your hands; ¹⁴ and I will uproot your sacred poles from among you and destroy your towns. ¹⁵ And in anger and wrath I will execute vengeance on the nations that did not obey.


(The Book of Small Prophets Micah Chapter 5 verses 10 to 14) 



Oh God, my beloved Father, I pray that You destroy our weapons as if they never existed, all of our securities so that we learn to depend completely on You Amen.



I would like to end this meditation on the fifth chapter of the prophet Micah with the following prayer:-

Oh God my Father our life is a constant battle between the spiritual forces of good and those of evil, that do their best to make us sin against You. Even though we are surrounded from all sides by our enemy the father of lies and confusion, he is already beaten and is a loser. I thank You for shedding Your blood on my account in order to claim our redemption once and for all Amen.