The Power in Meekness

Dear folks,

"It must be clearly understood, therefore, that the meekness manifested by the Lord and commended to the believer is the fruit of power. The common assumption is that when a man is meek it is because he cannot help himself but the Lord was "meek" because he had the infinite resources of God at his command."

"Gentleness or meekness is the opposite to self-assertiveness and self-interest. It stems from trust in God's goodness and control over the situation. The gentle person is not occupied with self at all. This is a work of the Holy Spirit, not of the human will." Strong's Concordance.
Father,

I praise you that you are unfailing love - that you desire shalom - wellness, wholeness, excellence in us. I acknowledge your sovereignty in all things.

Forgive me that I am often so self-centered, concerned with how I am to survive and what pleases me. Forgive me for the times I have not trusted you, but resisted believing the falsehood that you are not good and do not care.

Thank you that you look out for me. Thank you that nothing touches me except that which you allow. Thank you for putting aside kingship, sovereignty, and the place you belonged in order to become vulnerable and small like me and bear all my sins and more.

Help me to trust you more deeply. I ask for the Holy Spirit to work in power so that I may bear whatever you crosses you allow to purify me and that I might bear the burdens of my neighbors without complaint. Teach me to set aside entitlement or fear, for in you I have infinite resources.  May I love like you.

Amen