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As we look at yet another Fruit of the Spirit in our Fruitful Woman series today, we will focus on Meekness.

Meekness- the act or condition of being meek; submissiveness

Meek- quiet, gentle, and imposed on; submissive

Meek is such a beautiful word with so many beautiful synonyms. I want to share a few, because I truly believe there is power in words. Look how powerful and challenging the word meek is!

Synonyms for meek: humble, modest, peaceable, obedient, unpretentious, lowly, mild, reverent, forbearing, tame, patient, gentle, long-suffering, docile, unassuming, compliant

Which one spoke to you the most? Circle it.

Now let’s look at words that mean the opposite of meek.

Antonyms for meek: impatient, assertive, overbearing, assuming, wild, inpatient, incompliant

Out of these two list, which best describes the characteristics of God. Unfortunately, modern society teaches us the meekness is for the spineless and the weak. Meekness is a characteristic that resembles the timid and the shy. But I would like to argue that meekness is a quality that reflects a beautiful, healthy love relationship with God. Go back and read the definition and the synonyms of meek. Do any of these words describe your personality? If not- pray for it. Work on it. Draw closer to God and allow Him to transform you into a meek woman.

Maybe hearing that term a “Meek Woman” just made your skin crawl. Perhaps you have worked very hard in becoming an influential, independent woman, and the idea of being a meek woman just makes you sick. Please turn your Bible to 1 Peter 3:4 and fill in the blanks below:

“But let it be the hidden man of the _____________________, in that which

is not _____________________________________, even the ornament of a

________________________ and __________________________ spirit,

which is in the sight of God of great ____________________________.

Being a meek woman does not take away from you being an independent, strong woman. Being meek doesn’t mean you become someone’s doormat or a shy timid mouse. Being meek means you live wisely, and allow the Spirit to rule your life, mouth, mood, and actions; not your emotions. Ladies, you can still be influential, you can still be independent and do powerful things through God- being meek just means you’re humble about it. Please, continue to work hard, use your platform to go change the world! Don’t be afraid to do something big. A meek woman can do all this. And when she does- she gives God all the glory!

Peace and Blessings, 

Dorothy Gates