Powerful Meekness

Even now," declares the LORD, "return to me with all your heart…” Joel 2:12

Lent is always a perfect time to do a little extra spiritual reading and this Lent I dived into a great read.  The book is Mary’s Mantle Consecration by Christine Watkins.  It’s a beautiful daily read about the virtues and Gifts of the Spirit.  A few days ago the reading was about meekness and it really touched my heart.

We can easily associate meek with weak or doormat.  You might think being meek means just hanging back quietly and letting the world happen around you but I didn’t realize what a key to growing in holiness it truly is.  I’d like to share a few meekness nuggets to pray and ponder on.
*To be meek is to be a spiritual rock.
*To be meek is to submit to the Divine Will (not our own)

• To be meek is not to complain or murmur.
• It’s mildness of temper and softness in dealing with others.
• It’s being strong in setbacks and disappointments.
• It’s seeking fairness and justice from the Father, not seizing it ourselves.
• It fights the roaring lion of human ego
• Meekness allows us to realize the Fathers love for us.
• Meekness allows us to put God first and turn away from pettiness and selfishness.
• Meekness means Glory to God not glory to me.

If I look at all the things I need to change, growing in meekness would pretty much touch them all.  I have a new Lenten mission.  I think meekness is the way I let the Father know I’m living for him and his approval is my focus.  Lord, help me grow in meekness.

A Seed To Plant:  Read the list again and pray about what relationships or areas of your life do you most need to grow in meekness.​

Blessings on your day!