Comments on: Thankful Thursday ~ Gentleness

By: Jen at Scraps and Snippets

Jen at Scraps and Snippets — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 13:48:50 +0000

Late again, but still thankful!

You are so right about the blessing of the gentleness of God. Thanks for your reminders always to always praise God in the storm. ((()))

Jen

By: Terri Sue

Terri Sue — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:17:18 +0000

Thank you for reminding me each week there is something to be thankful for!
God bless!!

By: Peggy

Peggy — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:34:58 +0000

Bless you IRIS for THANKFUL THURSDAY! This is my FAVORITE favorite! You are such a gentle, loving and thankful heart and spirit so sensitive to the Lord! Your posts and list of thankfulness always makes me reflect on what the Lord is doing in my life…this time with the GENTLENESS of the Lord, you have again pricked my heart…or in your words STING MY HEART with the truth of His Word and character.

Though I appreciate your entire list, the one that has struck me the most was the reminder of how Our Lord sent His Son to redeem us, and aMazingly though people treated Him rudely, He was steadfastly gentle…(Pro 15:1 NASB) A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. Since the Passion of Christ movie, we have vivid images of that horrendous rudeness…and Christ’s overwhelming compassion and gentleness in response. This convicts me more for Lynn’s Water Experiment challenge “to watch our words” and not cause a ripple effect. Bless you for your attentiveness to the Lord and those around you that exemplify HIS Gentleness. I cannot say that I have had that fortune, except now thru “blogging” friends and a few church friends from back home. I am so much more aware of our society and present age, where it seems that the beautiful quality of gentleness is forgotten. I saw it back when I was teaching how children
were more and more harsh and rude to each other and even adults…I pray that
Jesus has touched these lives and shown them how to be GENTLE! Thank you!

By: Mamasmurf

Mamasmurf — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:30:50 +0000

Thanks for your post – God surely is gentle!
~Chrissy

By: Leanne from Canada

Leanne from Canada — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:03:37 +0000

I, too, am thankful that God is gentle with us. He gently pushes and nudges us and He is patient when we take our time or “just don’t get it”.

I like this picture of God being gentle. I think I’ll be pondering today about the full extent of what that means. Thank you!
~ Leanne

By: gengen

gengen — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:51:25 +0000

Thats a wonderful blessings you’ve said…Mine is up too..

By: Cindy

Cindy — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:30:03 +0000

I’m so thankful that God loves me and forgives me even in my most prideful arrogant ways. argh!

By: Nancy @ Homemade Blessings

Nancy @ Homemade Blessings — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:12:02 +0000

God’s gentleness is truly a blessing in my life. I tend to be harsh with myself and it has been such a refreshment when He deals with me in such a gentle way – it feels like love pouring through my soul – even when it’s for the purpose of instruction or discipline. Thanks for the reminder of His loving gentleness!

Blessings,
Nancy

By: Darlene

Darlene — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:50:46 +0000

I agree with the friends who help point me back in the right direction. I am thankful to you for hosting TT and for the reminders I get out of your posts!

Have a great week!

By: Lea

Lea — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:20:27 +0000

I can just FEEL YOUR SWEET SPIRIT!
GOD BLESS YOU!
Lea