The Upper Room Devotional 15th February 2022 || A Gentle Heart
Read and Meditate on The Upper Room Daily Devotional for Tuesday 15 February 2022. God bless you as you study today! Kindly share with other people
A GENTLE HEART
Piyumi Kapugeekiyana (Western Province, Sri Lanka)
TODAY’S READING
Matthew 11:28-30
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
When I am weighed down by self-criticism, I will remember to be gentle like Jesus.
Scripture: Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. – Philippians 4:5 (NIV)
I am a driven person. I thrive on achieving new things and checking items off my daily to-do list. I was competitive early in my childhood, even over simple games like musical chairs. As I grew older, I began to believe the message that we must always bring our best to everything we do, and even that we must always be the best.
In many ways I have been rewarded for my drive throughout my life. But what few people know is how hard I am on myself. I can be my own worst critic, examining everything I say and do for flaws. I scrutinize my performance at work, at home, in ministry, and in my relationships. And I expect more from myself than anyone else ever does.
Lately God has been showing me another way. Jesus had a difficult mission to accomplish, but his approach made all the difference. Jesus had a calm and gentle spirit, and from this wellspring of divine love flowed acts of kindness, healing, and restoration. I think God wants us to pursue worthy goals and plans. But first, God wants to show us that how we go about pursuing them is just as important.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear God, as we pursue goals in life, teach us to be gentle with ourselves and others. Amen.
PRAYER FOCUS
People who are hard on themselves
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