Tag Archives: Promises

Proverbs 25:28 (TLB) A man without self-control is as defenseless as a city with broken-down walls.

James 3:17 (NIV) But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy.

Father, help us to be gentle. Our world if full of those who destroy and make unreasonable demands. Grow us into a people of gentleness, who seek to tame the unkind by example as we walk in your holy light.  … Continue reading →

Matthew 5:5 (NASB) Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.

As we come to grips with our own selfishness and stupidity, we make friends with the impostor and accept that we are impoverished and broken and realize that, if we were not, we would be God. The act of gentleness … Continue reading →

Father, see us for who we are. Help us to work on becoming more like Jesus with every passing day. Grant us a gentle and quiet spirit that we may rejoice in You forever.  Amen.

1 Peter 3:4-5 (NASB) But let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God.

I choose gentleness… Nothing is won by force. I choose to be gentle. If I raise my voice may it be only in praise. If I clench my fist, may it be only in prayer. If I make a demand, … Continue reading →

Father, we draw near to you for your gentleness is like a balm to our souls. May we bask in your goodness and love for us. Amen.

Philippians 4:4-6 (NRSV) Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near.