"Blessed are the gentle (meek), for they shall inherit the earth."
My wife defines meekness as strength under control. It's one thing when we admit our shortcomings before God, but it seems to be totally different when others point out our shortcomings (whether they do so with love in their hearts or not). Being gentle or meek in those situations is key. Being able to keep our hearts and minds focused when we are confronted with our own failures is harder than most accomplishments we will make. If you are meek, you will not automatically go on the defensive, as so many of us (I'm at the top of the list) are apt to do.
LaGuardia airport is one of the major airports in New York City. It is named for Fiorello Henry LaGuardia, the mayor of New York during World War II and the Great Depression. He was said to rule New York with an iron fist in a velvet glove. Pontificate that for a little while, and then you'll have some idea of gentleness.
The reward for being gentle is to inherit the earth.
"What would you like for Christmas little boy?"
"I'd like the whole planet."
"Okay."
May you be gentle today. May you react to others with meekness, and may you inherit the earth for doing so.
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- Here's the word on the street about me: First and foremost, I am a Follower of the Way, otherwise known as a Christ-follower, a Disciple of Christ, or, more commonly, a Christian. Anyway, secondly, I am married to the greatest, godly woman ever. Between Jesus Christ and my wife, Sarah, I will never not have a great reason to get up every morning.
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