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Hi! :)  I just wanted to check in with you guys! New devotions will be out pretty soon. I am enjoying the summer are you? I hope everyone has a great day and I'll see you soon!

 

~TLM

Day 9: Self Control

Day 9: Self Control

 

Focus: Having self-control in the times of temptation

Question: When have you been tempted to do something you know is wrong?

Sometimes people ask us to do things that we know are wrong. When this happens you feel much pressure and don’t know what to do. You could either risk your innocence or follow the LORD. Sometimes even the thoughts of doing bad things that you don’t want to do could bother you. The only way to get rid of this temptation is through Jesus. Literally, there’s no other way! What you do after the temptation is what matters. Choose to do the right thing, no matter what your thoughts tell you.

Jesus was under ultimate temptation when satan said that if He bowed down to him, Jesus would have the whole world. But He resisted that temptation to do wrong because He knew it would lead to ultimate disaster. Whatever wrong you may be tempted to do, resist it with all your heart and pray. Just kneel down and pray. Don’t feel like you have to do the wrong that others’ tell you because you don’t!

If a tempting thought comes across your mind, recognize that it as a fleeting thought that will go away if you focus on the opposite direction, the good. As soon as you feel you’re being tempted, turn around, say, “NO.” and do something that will bring glory to God. When you seek God with all of your heart, surely things will get a lot better.

Constant temptation can also cause a lot of stress. Stress is the center of anxiety and when anxiety settles in, you can easily remove it as long as you have a willing heart to do so. Take moments in the day to breathe in and out slowly while saying, “Jesus” again and again until it settles into your heart and overcomes your anxiety.

Also remember your part in this, don’t temp others to do wrong either. Stick to the good and you will be safe and sound for sure. <3

 

Verses

“No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God Is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13

“May my honest and good life keep me safe. I have put my hope in You.” Psalm 25:21

NIV: “May integrity and uprightness protect me,
    because my hope, Lord, is in you.” Psalm 25:21

 

This concludes the Fruits of the Spirit study. I hope a pray that you would benefit from this and get closer to your LORD and follow His heart forever! If you missed one or two, feel free to go back and read them! <3

 

~TLM

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