A Pattern of Gentleness

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Here is today's communion meditation.

Our goal in the Abundant Life Blueprint is to make other people great and one of the keys to greatness is gentleness. In Psalm 18:35 David says God's right hand supported him and his gentleness made him great. First we must understand that God is being gentle with us. Jesus says to take his yoke upon us because he is gentle and it will lead to rest for our souls. Then we must let that gentleness flow through us to others. If we are going to make other people great then we must develop a pattern of gentleness. 

In 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8 Paul says "We were gentle among you, like a nursing mother caring for her children. We cared so deeply that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our own lives as well. That is how beloved you have become to us."

Gentleness should be our approach in everything we do but occasionally we are going to encounter some difficult people. In these cases it is important to still keep our pattern of gentleness because it leads to repentance.

Here is what 2 Timothy 2:24-26 has to say about dealing with those that are giving you opposition...

And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing. He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth. Then they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to his will.

Gentleness is a powerful force. Gentleness softens hearts and leads to real change and transformation. Let's make it a goal to grow in our gentleness. This can start with our words.

Proverbs 25:15 says a gentle tongue can break a bone and Proverbs 15:4 says a gentle tongue is a tree of life.

Gentleness can start with our words but we can also take a more gentle approach in everything we do rather than trying to force things to happen. 

As we take communion today let it be a reminder that God is great and he is gentle with us. His gentleness is what leads to greatness. 

I am praying for you.

Daniel

P.S. Our goal in the Abundant Life Blueprint is to make each other great. If you would like to partner with us and become part of our community you can learn more here. 

Here is how we do the Daily Communions...

1) Start with the 30 Day Prayer Challenge Prayer

2) Take a few minutes to examine yourself, plan your day with God, and listen. Here are some good questions. 

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1.  What were your wins over the last 24 hours?
2. Did you have overflowing levels of peace, joy, and confidence in God over the last 24 hours? It is either yes or no. 
3. What do you know to do over the next 24 hours? List little things + things you feel God is prompting.
4. What is the most important thing you feel God is teaching you over the last 24 hour?

3) Meditate on the daily communion teaching for a few minutes.

4) Take communion. At our house we take communion daily and keep a box of matzo crackers and grape juice on hand. 

5) Execute your plan with a good attitude trusting that God is helping you. 

6) The daily videos and audios guide you through this process.