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My wife sometimes has massive problems at her business and half of the time I don’t even know she has problems. Why? Because she is an expert at putting problems behind her!

She has mastered meekness.

Meekness is defined by Webster as enduring injury with patience and without resentment. But the Bible adds to that by showing how it is strength under control. Consider praying:

“Lord, teach me how to have strength under control.”

Sometimes I sit around talking to my wife for two hours in the evening and she still never mentions any trouble. She can do this because she has made it a habit to “Endure injury with patience and without resentment.”

Meekness is a top ten trait to learn in order to overcome addiction. If bad events cause you to fall it may be a top-five trait.

Matthew 5:5 ESV
“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.”

See how great the Bible is. If you put in the work to be meek to quit a habit… you get a bonus.

Psalm 37:11 ESV
But the meek shall inherit the land and delight themselves in abundant peace.”

Bonus number two. Work on meekness and also increase in peace.

Psalm 25:9 ESV
He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way.”

This refers to a 2nd definition of meekness from Merrian Webster: “The quality or state of being meek : a mild, moderate, humble, or submissive quality.”

When we focus on these things, God leads us and teaches us.

Matthew 11:29 ESV
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”

This statement by Jesus shows how He leads by example.

Try praying every hour for the next three days:

“Lord, help me to endure injury with patience and without resentment.”

Today, I am adding this statement to the things I meditate on daily. Hopefully, someday I will make it a habit.

If disaster has always caused your falls, consider making this prayer a permanent habit.