When a mom sees her child fall down, if she panics, what do you think the child is going to do? They will panic as well. But if the child sees the mother calm and collected, they are less likely to panic. So when I see my children fall, I do my best to hold my peace. I say ‘you’re ok, get back up,” because I know their reaction will most likely follow mine. A quiet spirit can cultivate an atmosphere of peace in your life and in the lives of those around you. Proverbs 15:1 says:
“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” (Proverbs 15:1 ESV)
You have the power to set the tone in your house, on your job, with your kids, at your church, and in your relationships with a quiet spirit. And it’s that spirit, a quiet, gentle spirit and not a loud, aggressive spirit, that will create peace, unity, and harmony around you.
A quiet spirit doesn’t mean that you’re weak. It means that your trust is in the strength of your God and not yourself and that is more powerful than any puffed-up words will ever accomplish. Anyone can yell and scream. Anyone can get defensive and pop off at the mouth. Anyone can give full vent to their emotions. Those things don’t prove anything.
But when we have a sincere surrender to God’s control of our life, instead of trying to control ourselves and others, we’ll develop a quiet spirit that will empower us to operate in wisdom, to hear the voice of God, to make room for God to fight for us, to win others over, and to create an atmosphere of peace in our lives. Today, I encourage you to have a quiet spirit so that you can create an atmosphere of peace in your heart and home.
Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for helping me create an atmosphere of peace and not confusion. When I want to speak hastily, please remind me that You order my steps and guide my speech. In Jesus Christ’s Name, I pray. Amen.