The Big Picture

Your servant is reminded of how little he knows. The “Big Picture” of all that is happening is beyond my reach. Teach me to trust in you when your ways are not clear to me. Help me to grasp this simple truth: It is enough to know that you do see the “Big Picture” and control all. Amen. 

Lord grant me self-control!

Self-control is one of the blessings produced by the Holy Spirit; but Self-control requires that I first surrender to His control. God doesn't turn me into a robot when I give myself to him. He transforms me and frees me. He transforms me into a person that desires righteousness and enables me to take control over sin and sinful vices. He frees me from the bondage of sin. 

Lord grant me self-control so I might live the victorious life you have chosen for me. Amen.

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

May we suggest this book for your personal enrichment:

The Wonderful Spirit-Filled Life By Charles Stanley Discover the person and work of the Holy Spirit in your life! In The Wonderful Spirit Filled Life, Charles Stanley of In Touch Ministries, helps you recognize and begin to live with the guiding presence of the Spirit. You'll learn how to bring Christ's kingdom power into your home, your relationships--wherever you are. Start living the Spirit-filled life today!

Me and My Mouth

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Lord teach me when to open my mouth and when to keep my big mouth shut. On the surface this would seem to be a relatively easy task but in real life this is enormously difficult. It requires both wisdom and self-control that only God can provide. So Lord please hear my request and be gracious to heal what mistakes I have made by opening my mouth when I should not have. Amen.


A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. (Proverbs 25:11)


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