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Dear Friends,
Happy May! Spring with summer on its wings, proms, graduations, mothers, and a month full of lovely things. This comes later to you than usual, but I trust right on time. 💜
Strength of Gentleness
Gentleness is one of the fruits of the Spirit. In a world full of loud and brash, volatile emotions and power plays, gentleness can feel vulnerable and less than powerful. But is it really? I believe it takes far more strength to be gentle than it does to just say and do whatever we think or feel. Jesus showed us that gentleness is girded by strength. Gentleness is restrained power. When I feel sad or afraid, what tugs at my heart and undoes my self-protective defenses is gentleness and kindness.
Proverbs 15:1 says, "A gentle answer turns away anger." Something I find easier said then done, especially if anger or a reactive outburst is directed at me. How about you? Are there people or situations in your life that trigger anger and make it hard to step back, take a deep breath and respond with gentleness? What would it look like to observe your interactions with others to become more aware? Including those with yourself? Are there moments you can invite the Holy Spirit to help you see things differently and respond with a gentle approach?
Prayer: Lord, You are all powerful yet gentle and kind. Please help me in those areas where I tend to react instead of surrender to you and allow you to lead. Please help me to see others through the lens of your perspective. May your love and gentleness be expressed through me in such a way that others are drawn to you. Thank you. Amen.
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