Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. – (Philippians 4:5, NIV)
Let everyone see that you are gentle and kind. The Lord is coming soon. – (Philippians 4:5, ERV)
Keep your gentle nature so that all people will know what it looks like to walk in His footsteps. The Lord is ever present with us. – (Philippians 4:5, VOICE)
When we are gentle and kind, people recognize that there is something different about us. Patient perseverance, despite our circumstances, demonstrates faith in our Father, and trust in His goodness. His presence in us points people to the hope we have in God. The more we exhibit His attributes, the more His heart is made known to those around us. May we ever seek the Lord to lead us well, so that our gentleness may be evident to all, and His presence proclaimed in all that we say and do.
As Christ followers,
we each have been called;
to give gentleness,
despite what unfolds.
To choose give kindness,
to all whom we meet;
shows the heart of God,
as His love’s complete.
In all that we do,
and all that we say;
may Christ’s gentleness,
be what is displayed.
For through tenderness,
we all have been shown;
the goodness of grace,
and hope that’s made known.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You are near. Thank You that You call us to be gentle and kind, as it is through tenderness that Your heart is made known. Forgive us for the times that we have not communicated a love like Yours. Teach us to trust and rely on You to lead us at all times and through all things. Show us how to love like You. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we seek You to show us what is best, and strengthen us to do all things with kindness and gentleness. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. – Colossians 3:12