SUNDAY INSPIRATION and PRAYER

July 17, 2022

A person without self-control is like a city with broken down walls.

Proverbs 25:28

NLT Bible

Self-control is important in every area of our lives, in all that we say and do and as children of God, it is critical to our spiritual growth and maturity. Self-control is the ability to refrain, to say no to negative emotions and bad habits. It's learning to be in control of our emotions and not allowing them to control us. So many times, we've all seen people unable to control themselves, giving in to every fleshly desire and emotion because they are simply unable to restrain themselves. Every reaction is done impulsively with no regard for the consequences.

To be self-controlled, we need to surrender our emotions to God and ask Him to fill us with His Holy Spirit. Joy, peace, meekness, temperance and self-control is then evident in our lives. We are able to exercise self-control, to refrain from doing things that are detrimental to us and possibly those around us. Daily submission to God and meditating on His Word gives us the wisdom to respond to situations in a pleasing and godly manner.

 

Thank you Lord for the Holy Spirit. Help me to practice self-control in everything I say and do. I surrender every situation to you and pray, that with Your help and grace, I will react in a godly and righteous manner. I love you, Jesus. Amen!

Be Blessed!

Lydia