A Prayer for Gentleness in Criticism

A Prayer for Gentleness in Criticism

From Everyday Prayers with Million Praying Moms by Million Praying Moms

April 22, 2026 · 6 min · Season 57 · Episode 16

About this episode

In this episode, Christie Thomas discusses how to respond to criticism and rejection with gentleness, following the example of Jesus and David.

Jesus got accused of working for the devil. David got pelted with rocks and curses while fleeing for his life. And neither of them fought back.How? LINKS: Read with us in April!  Download Growing in Gentleness Connect with Christie Thomas Follow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms A Prayer for Gentleness in Criticism by Christie Thomas They trusted themselves to the one who judges justly. In today's episode by Christie Thomas, we're talking about what it looks like to respond to criticism, insults, and rejection with genuine gentleness — and why it might be the most powerful thing you can do. The ending of my phone call story might surprise you. Reference: 1 Peter 2:21-23 Prayer: Jesus, thank You for suffering for me and leaving an example so I can follow in Your steps. Please help me to keep my retorts and insults to myself and reshape my mind so I can completely trust myself to You, who judges justly. In Jesus’s name, amen. Discover more Christian podcasts at  LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at…

People in this episode

Host: Christie Thomas

Topics covered

  • gentleness
  • criticism
  • spiritual growth
  • Christianity
  • response to insults

Keywords

  • gentleness
  • criticism
  • spirituality
  • Christian prayer
  • response to insults

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 1 Peter 2:21-23

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