Teach me to be gentle, Lord, in all I say and do.

Help me grow in kindness; I want to be like You.

You hold me, oh! So gently, in the palm of Your strong hand,

And show me loving tenderness in ways I understand.

Your words come in soft whispers, so soothing to my ears;

As You draw me close to tell me the things I need to hear.

Help me be considerate of the ones whom I hold dear;

Not ever shock or startle or cause another’s fear.

Your embrace is warm and gentle as You kindly touch my heart;

Like the quiet breeze of evening before the night winds start.

Your love is true and lasting, Your caress is safe and sure.

I’ve never any fears with Your love so free and pure.

In gentleness and love, Lord, please help me start anew….

To keep these two together as I try to be like You.

Along with love, I need to give the gift of gentleness;

To fill each act of love with all the kindness I possess.

Lord, help me to be gentle so those I love will see

That they are always safe when they are near to me.