Episode 395: Self-Control

Today's Prayer Meditation is on Self-Control

Father, you have given me a spirit, not of fear, but of power and love and self-control. 

If I lacked self-control, I would be like a city that has been broken into and left without walls. 

I am hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined. 

I know that as the end of all things draws near, it is even more important to exercise self-control, to be sober-minded, and to spend time in prayer. I know that a lack of self-control gives the enemy a foothold through which to tempt me. So, I discipline my body and keep it under control. As an obedient child, I am not conformed to the passions of my former ignorance. 

I am sober-minded and watchful, because I know that my adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 

I know how to control my body in holiness and honor. I know that there is a place and a purpose for anger. But I do not stay in it or let the sun go down on my anger. I can be angry and not sin. 

My anger doesn't produce righteousness. Being slow to anger is better than being mighty, and ruling my spirit is better than conquering a city. I show wisdom when I quietly hold my spirit back rather than "venting". 

I never try to avenge myself. I leave that to you. You are just and you right all wrongs, Father.  

Self-control is a fruit of your Spirit. As I keep my focus on you, and follow your ways, it comes naturally to me. I put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for my flesh to gratify its desires. I do not set my mind on the things of the flesh, but I live according to the Spirit and I set my mind on the things of the Spirit. 

I remain standing through the test and you place the crown of life upon my head. I remain steadfast, and I am blessed.  

So be it.

Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing. 

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2 Timothy 1:7; Proverbs 25:28; Titus 1:8; 1 Peter 4:7; 1 Corinthians 7:5; 1 Corinthians 9:27; 1 Peter 1:14; 1 Peter 5:8; 1 Thessalonians 4:4; Ephesians 4:26; James 1:20; Proverbs 16:32; Proverbs 29:11; Romans 12:19; Galatians 5:23; Romans 13:14; Romans 8:5; James 1:12

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