We are to be gentle (reasonable, fair minded, and charitable) to those outside the church, and not just to fellow believers. This means we are not to seek revenge against those who treat us unfairly, nor are we to be overly vocal about our personal rights. (Philippians 4:5, NIV Application Notes).
Living God: I thank You for being everywhere. I worship You because You are within my reach--it's remarkable that I can extend my hand and in return You touch me with gentleness. You're so wonderful!
I want to learn more about gentleness, O LORD. Help me to control my thought-life and harness my tongue so my "gentleness is evident to all." (Philippians 4:5, NIV). Engrave Your words of forgiveness upon my heart so my freedom is evident to all. Restrict my pride and help me practice humility.
Since I live by the Spirit, I realize I must also follow the Spirt of gentleness. (Galatians 5: 25, HCSB). As much as I try to be a Vehicle of Compassion, I confess that my thoughts, actions and words aren't always sweet, sometimes they're downright sour. Teach me how to interact with all people reasonably, justly, and graciously. (Philippians 4:5, NIV Application Notes).
I rejoice and extend my gratitude for sending me a gentle King--righteous and having salvation. (Zechariah 9:9, NIV). Let me follow His example, let me follow the Spirit.
In the name of Jesus Christ...AMEN.
Now the works of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, moral impurity, promiscuity, idolatry, sorcery, hatreds, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambitions, dissensions, factions, envy, drunkenness, carousing, and anything similar. I tell you about these things in advance—as I told you before—that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, self-control. Against such things there is no law. Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, we must also follow the Spirit. (Galatians 5:19-25, HCSB).
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