Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Meekness

Meekness is a gentle trait,
One we tend to underrate.
It doesn't have a special "air"
Or bright facade it needs to wear.

Free from pride, it truly rests.
Its patience has no fear of tests.
Though it be mild, it isn't weak.
With thoughtful kindness it will speak.

The "eyes" of meekness clearly see.
From "self" and "ego" it is free.
It has deep peacefulness within,
And many battles it will win.

"Blessed (happy, blithesome, joyous, spiritually prosperous (that is, with life-joy and satisfaction in God's favor and salvation, regardless of their outward conditions) are the meek (the mild, patient, long-suffering), for they shall inherit the earth!"
Matthew 5:5 Amplified Bible

© 2014 Arlene Schwartzkopf