Here in the USA, it’s Thanksgiving week — a perfect time to ponder the last attribute in the fruit-of-the-Spirit list:
Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV)
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
Self-control. Frankly, it’s the lack thereof I notice. I can complete this sentence with a wide assortment of wrongdoing:
“When it comes to [fill in the blank], I lack self-control.”
Good morning, Lord. All too often, I lack self-control. I eat too much, especially chips and chocolate. I waste too much time on social media, filling my head with stuff I don’t need to know. I procrastinate, setting myself up for more stress down the road.
Help me do the right things at the right time, Lord. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:6). Boost my faith and empower my choices, in Jesus’ name.
