Fruit Of The Spirit - Gentleness

Bringing about gentleness is not something most of us typically think about as we start our day.  As we arm ourselves with "to do" lists and get up for the hurry of the day, being gentle doesn't usually figure into the busy ways of our lives.

The true nature of gentleness involves humility and thankfulness toward God and polite and restrained behavior towards others.  The opposite of gentleness is anger.  Why choose anger, when we can choose gentleness?  Doesn't the word itself "gentleness" feel good?  Being gentle, leads to being calm and being at peace.

It is in the calm and peace of mind that we can hear God's whisper.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.

(Galatians 5:22-23 ESV

This week, my intention will focus on gentleness.  

Paula

Painting Fruit

One of the things that I am loving right now is all of the fruit that is available that you can paint and display on your counters and coffee tables.  How elegant are pears on a table or a bowl of colorful apples?  

These apples started out as simple black craft apples.  I wish I was better at taking pictures, but I get lost when I start painting and forget.   I painted these with craft acrylics and made pretty glazes to accent them.  

I'm showing these off in an antique glass stand.  Softly molded to curve and show off her feminine features.  Another treasure my mom passed down to me this past Christmas.  

So pretty right?  

Happy Monday!

Paula

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Have a great weekend.....

Paula