“Rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.” – I Peter 3:4 KJV
The incorruptible unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit…
Wow! This scripture, this thought makes one realize we must choose to live our lives on a higher plane, and upon doing so, find ourselves of real value in God’s sight.
So, here we are asking ourselves: how do we live each day with a gentle and quiet spirit? It begins with a mindset to realize we are servants. We are here to serve God and we are here to serve His children, our brothers and sisters in humanity. We are here to be caretakers, lovers of life, respecting His word and choosing to deeply appreciate others we encounter as a part of our existence. Now, this may seem a little pollyanna as how are we to truly appreciate and love everyone who becomes a part of our existence, as there are those we rather would not embrace. God would challenges us to pray for others, accept and love and treat them as if they are our family and very own blood.
Maybe if we decided to commit ourselves to really live with ‘the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit’, then our lives may change. There are those individuals whom we have met that possess this exact trait. Upon encountering them, we leave their presence more peaceful and with a refreshing calm which overtakes us. I know you have experienced this, it is not often, but I know you have. Most of us would choose not to live with what seems a more passive mindset. However, is it truly a ‘passive approach’ these remarkable individuals choose as their mode of living? Perhaps, they have decided to choose a more robust way to live, which includes always seeking peace.
As we reflect on the first three fruits of the spirit, should we find it so surprising it is peace, love and joy. We ponder: the unfading beauty or the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet soul. Why do live any other way? Are we such fools not to realize if living as one who loves, sincerely cares, and seeks to enrich the lives of everyone regardless of who they are, or their lot in life, we ourselves evolve to become more beautiful.
I think of Mother Teresa, is this how she lived her life? Of course, she is one of many examples; and there are those individuals we have encountered on a more personal level. And today, taking the lead of these persons, we too choose to live a life of servanthood, and daily fixate ourselves on the choice of living more gently, more caring, more giving. In doing so, we evolve and our spirit gradually transforms to become more beautiful.
My hope for you my reader, is that you are able to live a magnificent existence, a superb life filled with joy and happiness. And, at the end of each day before you lie down to rest find yourself pondering - have I lived this day, today - a life which is precious in the sight of God?
Peace to you!
Peace to you!
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