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The Beauty Of A Quiet And Gentle Spirit

Thursday February 1, 2024

 God invites us to a life of gentleness where we honour truth, respect the dignity of everyone, including ourselves, and delight in the joy and wonder of each new day. 

 

Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live, for your instructions are my delight.  (Psalm 119:77 NLT)

 To be gentle with ourselves and others does not mean seeking “easy ways” to avoid dealing with significant issues while allowing ourselves to continue in whatever feels comfortable but is harmful.  Gentleness means we approach life with quiet honesty, admitting the truth when we are struggling to cope and need help.  

We make space for gentleness in our lives by setting safe boundaries in relationships.  We experience gentleness of spirit when we take the time to slow down and notice the good things around us: a baby in a stroller; the aroma of food; or the beautiful colours in the sky as the sun goes down. 

 Lord, don’t hold back your tender mercies from me. Let your unfailing love and faithfulness always protect me.  (Psalm 40:11 NLT) 

As we sit quietly and have conversations with God, gentleness will develop in us, and then flow from us to others.  Reading the Bible often brings peace and gentleness to our soul.  When we are encouraged by what we are learning from the Scriptures, a gentle spirit seems to wrap itself around our hearts and our souls feel comforted.

 Let my teaching fall on you like rain; let my speech settle like dew. Let my words fall like rain on tender grass, like gentle showers on young plants.  (Deuteronomy 32:2 NLT)

 

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, help me to live in the beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit which is precious in Your sight.  Amen


  

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