Prayer for Self Control

Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

You wouldn’t reach your full potential without self control and self discipline. Proverbs 25:28 says, “Whoever has no rule over his own spirit is like a city broken down, without walls.” The city walls are your first and major line of defense. Your self-control is your inner strength that tells the enemy you are not leaving yourself exposed to his temptations!

 Hebrews 12:11 says, “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace.” 

Prayer:

Father, please forgive me for the times I have said and done things rashly. Please remind me to consider self-control as “God-control”. It’s not trying to control myself with human effort, but rather, depending on the Holy Spirit to guide and direct my words, thoughts and deeds. Lord, teach me to hold my tongue, especially when I feel I must have the last say.  I know that You, Father, have the final say!

Bless me with this virtue of self-control, which is very much needed in all aspects of life. In Jesus name, Amen.