I was reflecting on the fruits of the Holy Spirit and came upon “gentleness”.
gen·tle·ness \ˈjen-təl-nəs\
noun
:the quality or state of being gentle; especially: mildness of manners or disposition*
It occurred to me that I have never heard a sermon or homily on seeking to nurture the attribute of gentleness. Nor are their television programs and movies touting it. Perhaps that is why there are so few people (including myself) that I would call “gentle”. The attribute is highly undervalued, yet everyone likes to be the recipient of it.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23
Say a prayer today that both you and your family members will grow in gentleness. Just saying the word “gentleness” makes you smile and feel good, doesn’t it? Become the ground zero of gentleness. Be contagious. Take it viral!
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
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*Merriam-Webster dictionary
