Gentleness

Is it you?

Would you describe yourself as being

Gentle?

I don't think I would.

When I'm around children the answer is yes!

Any other time...

"He will teach the gentle his ways," ~Psalm 25:9

Moses was called, "very gentle, above all men" ~Numbers 12:3

Jesus said, "Learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart:

and you will find rest for your souls" ~Matthew 11:29

In my new favorite book (The Philokalia) I read, "He who has mastery over his incensive power has mastery also over the demons. ... There is scarcely any other virtue which the demons fear as much as gentleness. ...show the greatest gentleness toward all men."

I read that this morning.

Gentleness has been with me all day.

The thought of it, at least.

How often do I get incensed with things, people?

Does gentleness ever win out?

I don't think I've ever really thought of it as gentleness before.

Jesus, help me to be gentle to all.

"Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near" ~Philippians 4:5