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"Gentleness, self-sacrifice, and generosity are the exclusive possession of no one race or religion."-Mahatma Gandhi

As, we walk in our daily life; we meet many person around us, and the moment we talk, or do something, a ripple action is delivered to them. This action, which we deliver out shows our character, which should be gentle and kind to others. Fruit of Gentleness, which is the eighth fruit of Holy Spirit, let us ponder on it.

People, in society gets so much consumed with work, that they start competing, and in this they forget the people around them, behaving in a harsh way. Many, relations break easily because of attitude. If, you care for your friends, family, and others; the gentle character will be displayed. Proverb 15:1 "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but harsh word stirs up anger". If, you are harsh in your answer, that it can break a heart. Don't, scream or shout, and argue for your point. Remain, silent, when the furnace is hot.

Handle with care, fragile this is a common tag; if you want something to be handled, with caution, these words are used but, people still neglect and are least bothered to handle it with care. As said in Phil 4:5 "Let your gentleness be evident to all, the Lord is near." In, the same way our attitude towards others should be, fragile and handled with care because God is omnipresent and sees, our conduct and attitude.

Have you noticed; some soap, are harsh used for washing, or cleaning clothes, utensils, floor etc. And, there are gentle, pure soap, or soft soap for bath, face wash, or baby soap which; are soft on skin. In this their is, tender touch. Gentleness, shows tender touch, loving touch, like that of mother to the newborn baby. Everyone, who touches a baby, have a tender touch. The same way; God the Father touches every one of us, because He loves us.  He is loving kind and tender hearted compassionate God.

You, can also see in animals, when they are tamed; the wild nature of a horse, elephant, dog, monkey can all be subdued, domesticated by, taming them gently, not by forcing or beating. Like, a child too should be taught gently, it will obey you once he trust and loves you. No, one likes a harsh or rough or treatment.

Have, you ever seen a King: riding a donkey, but we can see in Matt 21:4, "Say to the Daughter of Zion, 'See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey'." You, should follow the footsteps of 'Jesus', in His lifetime, on earth, He was meek, and gentle in His dealings.  He, was  humble that we can see in one of the scripture it's written in Col 3:12 "Therefore, as God's chosen people , holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience."  The, gentleness you possess should not, waver or moved during, extreme conditions. Even, while you are frustrated, sad or busy whatever; the circumstance be exhibit gentleness.  Holy Spirit wants you and me: to have such tenderness and gentleness in our life.

Friends, God wants us to be perfect, so grow in gentleness like His Son. Pursue and practice it. Hope this blog will enlighten your thoughts regarding your attitude and character in life. Please, share comment and like. God bless you.

Thanks

Ann

 

 

 

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