Meek and Gentle

In the earlier years of my marriage, it would be safe for me to say that my husband and I didn’t always see eye to eye. We both tend to sport stubborn, my way because I’m right, mentalities. So as you can well imagine, we had our fair share of fervent disagreements!

As the years have progressed, I have learned to try to embrace a meek and gentle spirit. To lay down what I sometimes feel as my right to be right. It isn’t always easy. At times words, opinions, and bossiness broil right out of my mouth almost before I have time to think. Anger and selfishness take front stage as I voice MY thoughts, feelings, and ideas.

Oh, to be meek.

If you’re like me, you may have, at one time, had a niggling thought in the back of your head saying, meek? Meek, as in mousy and withdrawn and afraid to speak out, the proverbial rug underneath his boots? I’m not sure I can or want to be meek?

Let’s take a look at what it means to be meek.

To possess meekness one must be patient, long-suffering, or submissive in disposition or nature; humble.

Being meek doesn’t mean that we can’t voice our thoughts. It only means we should ponder on them awhile, making sure they are worth voicing. Time will also give us a chance to approach the subject with softness and a calmer disposition. Plus, once we have stepped back and assessed the situation we may realize we just need to keep our lips sealed and submit!

“But the meek shall inherit the land and delight themselves in abundant peace.” Psalm 37:11

While we’re working on being meek and delighting in the abundant peace meekness can bring, why not throw in a little gentleness, too? Gentleness is being kind, peaceful, tender, merciful, not severe, rough, or violent.

I wouldn’t classify myself as violent, but there are times when I have been severe. I have been anything but tender, more along the lines of bold and brazen. How much more attractive would I be to my husband, during times of disagreement, if I could hold myself up to the true standard of femininity and be gentle, peaceful, and merciful?

“..but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious.” I Peter 3:4

I want people to see in me a quiet, gentle spirit. I desire to be meek and have a inner beauty that shines for the Lord. I long for continued peace in my home. And I am aiming to be the calming, soothing force I need to be.

I’m working on being meek and gentle, slowly erasing and subduing the bull in me who, in the past, faced every challenge with horns lowered, ready for the charge. Instead, I want to be like a meadow flower, raising my face to the Son, following Him, beautiful inside and out, leaving a sweet impression of a meek, gentle spirit to those around me.

Lord, create in me a meek and gentle spirit!

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About The Author

Jenn has written 33 articles on this blog.

Jenn is a country girl living the country life with her husband and four children. Her deepest desire is to grow more in love with the Lord each and every day. She yearns to shine with Christ's love for all to see and make a difference in those around her by sharing her heart. Visit Jenn at her blog, A Country Girl's Ramblings.

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