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Father, let us boast of your attributes! Let us be humbled and grateful for your gentleness to us. Lead us into your gentle ways that we may be strong. Amen.

Psalm 18:35 (NASB) You have also given me the shield of Your salvation. And Your right hand upholds me. And Your gentleness makes me great.

Meekness is shaped by our attitude toward God, not man. When our attitude toward God is meek, it will be the same toward others. Pastor Alton Trimble

Father, help us to be gentle when speaking of our faith to those who ask our reason for the hope we have. Let us not drive them away with our zeal but gently point them toward You. Amen.

1 Peter 3:15 (NIV) But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and … Continue reading →

Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength. St. Francis de Sales

Father, if we profess to be your children, help us to pursue gentleness in our lives. Help us to be gentle not only to others but also to ourselves. Amen.

1 Timothy 6:11 (NIV) But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.

The tears of Christ are the pity of God. The gentleness of Jesus is the long-suffering of God. The tenderness of Jesus is the love of God. “He that hath seen me hath seen the Father.” – Alexander Maclaren

Father, we know we are naked before you. Help us to put on your full armor and to remember to add the fruit of your spirit to our daily wardrobe. Amen.