Bougainvillea
You have also given me the shield of Your salvation, And Your right hand upholds me; And Your gentleness makes me great.
Psalm 18:35 New American Standard Bible (NASB)
You have given me the shield of your salvation, and your gentleness made me great.
2 Samuel 22:36 (ESV)
Psalm 18 (a Psalm of David, the servant of the Lord) David was grateful to the Lord for deliverance from his enemies. God, our shield of salvation, by His right hand, we are protected and strengthened by His power. God is mighty, but He is also gentle, as is exemplified in Jesus. Jesus felt the suffering around Him and was compassionate and caring. When we follow Jesus’ compassion it deepens our soul in love, kindling gentleness in us toward others.
Where can you share God’s shield of salvation, kindness, and gentleness with others?
Prayer: Our loving Father, our shield of salvation and strength. We are blessed by your gentleness, care, and protection. The Bougainvillea tiny white flowers glow in the showy bracts surrounding them, let us likewise be humble and glow with Your compassion and gentleness. In Jesus’ holy name. Amen
Garden Faith 
Gentleness is not something we see much of today. But I’m glad the Lord is gentle with us and the Holy Spirit teaches us as Christians to be gentle with others.
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I agree Dawn, gentleness is often missing in our fast paced environment. Gentleness is a fruit of the spirit – a product of the Holy Spirit working in our lives.
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I agree Dawn, gentleness is sometimes missing in our fast paced environment. Gentleness is one of the fruits of the spirit – a product of the Holy Spirit working in our lives. A good thing to strive towards
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Gentleness is so needed these days. Expressing kindness and gentleness are great ways to show the love of Jesus 🙂
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I agree Jesus exhibited compassion, love and gentleness – wonderful traits for Christians.
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We are indeed blessed by His gentleness, love and protection. In His gentleness He lovingly teaches, grows and refines us and we are to reflect that gentleness to others.
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Very true, I agree we need to act in love and reflect Jesus gentleness to others.
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Blessings!🌺
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Very true, I agree, we need to act in love and reflect Jesus’ gentleness to others.
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I read Psalm 18 in my quiet time this morning. This Psalm is full of God’s goodness!
He is good to us🥰
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I enjoy Psalms too, they are full of God’s goodness, love, and grace. I love in Psalm 18 where its says, “and your gentleness makes me great”. It is good hearing from you Deborah!
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This morning I read Psalms 118, not 18! My memory failed me again! I was excited to think we read the same one, but I was 100 chapters off😂
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