As with all of the fruit of the Spirit, we look to Jesus for how we can live out gentleness which is the eight fruit of the spirit found in Galatians 5:22.
Jesus himself invites us into this ministry of gentleness:
28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. (Matthew 11:28-29 ESV)
When life becomes overwhelming and the kid’s won’t stop screaming, you get cut off in traffic, you're treated in a rude manner by a sales clerk, or political opinions flare, respond like Christ…with gentleness. When life is throwing curve balls, people expect us to respond in an abrasive way but instead let’s be meek and gentle in our approach and give them a glimpse of the Savior we represent.
Let's spread gentleness today
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