MEEK: Quite Strength

What comes to mind when you hear the word meek?Quiet? Timid? Passive? Weak? Biblical meekness is something very different.In this episode of the Power of Twelve Podcast, we explore Psalm 37:11:"But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy peace and prosperity."Meekness isn’t the absence of strength. It’s strength under control.It’s having a voice without using it as a weapon. It’s being capable of fighting back but having the wisdom to know when not to. It’s confidence without arrogance, boundaries without bitterness, and truth spoken with grace.And the context of Psalm 37 makes this even more powerful. David is talking about how we respond when other people are doing wrong. Instead of allowing anger, frustration, or the actions of others to control us, we're told to trust God, do good, be still, and wait patiently for Him.That can be difficult - especially when we already have the perfect comeback prepared! But sometimes the strongest thing we can do is refuse to let someone else's behavior determine ours.We'll also talk about an important distinction: meekness does not mean accepting mistreatment or having no boundaries. You can be meek and still be firm. You can forgive and still establish boundaries. You can walk away from something unhealthy without carrying hatred with you.Jesus demonstrated this kind of strength perfectly. He knew when to speak, when to confront, when to establish boundaries, and when to remain silent.So perhaps the question isn't simply, “Am I strong?”It's:“Who is controlling my strength?”My anger? My pride? My emotions? My need to be right?Or God?Join us as we discover why meek doesn't mean weak - and why sometimes the greatest strength is trusting God enough to know that not every battle requires your fight. Read our Wednesday Weekly Word for more on the topic of UNDERSTANDING https://www.poweroftwelve.org/so/a5Q0-DtDJ?languageTag=enJoin Debra and Dena every week for our Power of Twelve, Wednesday Weekly Word, your 12-minute mid-week infusion of faith and encouragement.We meet you where you are at in your busy lives, just 12-minutes a week, listen while getting ready for the day, on your car commute to work, in the school carpool line, while working out or any time during the day.Since our beginnings, we’ve been driven by the same ideas we initially founded our Non-Profit Organization upon: Support and encouragement in the word of God in a simple way, building the lives of generations together. Looking for more opportunity, check out our national faith-based multi-generational women's connection group opportunities on-line.Website www.poweroftwelve.orgConnect with us https://www.poweroftwelve.org/contactInstagram https://www.instagram.com/power.of.twelveFacebook https://facebook.com/poweroftwelveYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@poweroftwelveTWELVE WOMEN. TWELVE WORDS. TWELVE MONTHS.