Be
completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
Ephesians 4:2
Humble, gentle, patient.
Three virtues, seemingly impossible to live on our own. We want the credit. We
deserve the best. We become angry and out of sorts. Why be gentle when everyone
is out of control? We want to stand our ground, fight back, be right! And
patience? How? Even our own family members drive us crazy!
But Christ
is patient and gentle with us. He humbled Himself to become our servant. He
doesn’t grow weary when we fail again. He gently picks us up, brushes us off,
and tells us to move forward. Maybe next time we’ll listen?
Where do
you need more patience? Who needs your gentle spirit even when they don’t
deserve it? Who needs a hug or a reminder of God’s love? Can we bear with one
another through another difficult day? With Christ’s never-ending love, yes we
can. Draw on His strength, His wisdom, His gentle endurance with us.
Jesus,
We don’t deserve Your love. No one does. Remind us of
that when we step out into the cold, dark, violent, impatient, angry world
around us, and teach us to be gentle patient and loving with everyone. After
all, we represent the One who loves us all.
Amen
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