KINDNESS AND GENTLENESS IS POWER UNDER CONTROL

2 Timothy 2:24-26 The Lord's bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach; patient when wronged, with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition. If perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth, and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will.  Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.  Philippians 4:5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.  Ephesians 4:32 Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you

Being gentle does not mean we are weak; Kindness and gentleness involve humility and thankfulness toward God and polite and meek behavior towards others.  Gentleness is power under control, people with a gentle spirit are slow to anger; they do not have a desire for revenge, but they place their strength under God guidance.  A gentle soul recognizes that God’s plan and ways are better than our own.

Father, give us the Fruit of kindness and gentleness so that we may be humble and kind to You and others.  Lord, fill the hearts of our Political and Spiritual Leaders with kindness; so they will have compassion and love, for all people.  Father, touch the Souls of those who come in contact with our children; let them treat them with gentleness, kindness, and understanding, so they will not be quick to anger or harm them.  Father, as we mature in Your Word, let us not think too highly of ourselves; so help us remain gentle, and we will speak words that influence others to follow You.  Father, let us act in a way that helps others, and build up Your Kingdom.  Lord, let our hearts be gentle towards those that do not know You; so we can help lead them with easiness, instead of arguing in resentment and anger, remembering that their Salvation is more important than our pride, in Jesus name Amen

She could have gone on to win the race, but she put his need over her desires