Day 066 of 90 · Relationships
Gentleness Is Strength Too
12–15 minutes
Center · Stillness
Settle in
Put the phone down. Take one slow breath, and say: “God, I am here. Speak, I am listening.”
Read · The passage
Scripture
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
Matthew 5:9, BSB
Learn · Reflection
Reflection
Gentleness Is Strength Too
Talk · Conversation
Talk about it
Where have you been confusing being strong with being hard on people?
Thank · Gratitude
Give thanks
Today I thank God for someone who could have been harsh with me and chose gentleness instead.
Ask · Prayer
Pray together
God, give me self-control to answer calmly when someone tries to provoke me. Make me a person who carries peace wherever I go.
Begin · Application
Carry it into the day
Today, the first time someone is rough with you, take a breath and answer with respect instead of hitting back.
Scripture quoted from the Berean Standard Bible. Public domain (CC0)