Proverbs 11:16 tells us that,
"A gracious woman retaineth honour:"
When we think of the word gracious, most of us envision a courteous lady, a kind hostess. That would be correct. However, some may not realize that graciousness can also mean compassion, mercy, or behavior laced with delicacy and good taste. We can all agree that we do not see very many young women whose speech...whose dress...whose lifestyles emulate grace. But, considering the definitions, we, as Christian girls, would do well to sincerely ask God to fill us with graciousness.
Grace is something we all need in our lives, but not something that we extend very easily. Grace allows us to overlook others' imperfections; it gives us the ability to offer understanding. Graciousness exhibits itself in a soft-spoken, welcoming, even calming manner. It's the total opposite of being boisterous and loud.
Can you honestly say "Oh, yeah, Mrs. Kim, I'd love for people to think of me as being gracious." Chances are that you may not have given it much thought. But, would it be such a bad thing for us to be courteous, kind, compassionate, or merciful? Remember, a gracious woman retains (keeps) her honor.
Graciousness---sounding better every time I say the word.
Scripture Reading for the Day:
Proverbs 18
Matthew 25
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