Gentleness (The Fruit of the Spirit in You)

Gentleness                                                                              Day 89

Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 18:3

Children mature from depending on their caretakers to wanting their independence; from believing all that they are told (from Santa Clause to the Tooth Fairy) to questioning everything; and from being sincere and genuine to having pride. In fact, younger children seemingly hide their wrongdoings due to fear of punishment, not because of pride. Pride tends to come with age and maturity.

To adopt a heavenly mindset, we must unlearn some lessons and convert back to how we began as young children. We may not be punished for refusing to be humble. God may allow us, however, to encounter experiences that allow our pride to be reduced.

Pride in things such as our wealth, positions, or God-given talents may be counterbalanced by our personal struggles in those same areas. Some struggles may be due to our arrogance about our accomplishments or from over-valuing ourselves. With such a mindset, childlike humility may occasionally be forced upon us.

With each passing day, let us learn to resemble the genuine nature of a child. Let us seek God. Let us accept that there is a Holy Father greater than us all. Instead of seeking verification of our value from others, let us seek to enter the kingdom of heaven.

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