A while back I wrote a posting called Sand Paper People. It was about those abrasive people that God uses in our lives to smooth out our rough edges. He does this by showing us through our reactions to them some of our own attitudes, thoughts, and issues of the heart that we need to … Continue reading
Category Archives: Self-Control
Don’t Let Anger Control You
And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil. (Ephesians 4:26-27) There are bound to be things that will happen to us in this life that will cause us to get angry. Plans don’t always do the … Continue reading
Let It Roll Off Your Back
“ An angry person starts fights; a hot-tempered person commits all types of sins.” Proverbs 29:22 I used to be full of anger, easily offended, and constantly fighting. Through the power of the Holy Spirit and the renewing of my mind with the Word of God over the years, I have conquered anger issues that … Continue reading
The Old Me
I know I said I wasn’t going to write this week, but I just have to share this.. Saturday night was movie date night. We went on a triple date with my brother in law and his wife, and one of our best friends and his date. We arrived at the mall where the movie … Continue reading
Beware of Anger!
More on prayer tomorrow but for now.. BEWARE OF ANGER! When we have been hurt, offended, gossiped on, betrayed, or taken advantage of we must not allow ourselves to be consumed by anger. Anger is determined to take over all of our emotions and hinder our thinking provoking us to meditate on the offense over … Continue reading
Meekness-Power Under Control
Recently the Lord gave me clear instructions on how to handle one of my most recent battles. He said “learn meekness”. “Be lead of the Spirit and walk in love. Practice self control and don’t let yourself become upset. Meekness is power under control.” I have never really meditated on meekness or what it truly … Continue reading
The Enemy’s Tool
Don’t be a tool in the hand of the enemy. One of my closest friends and I are always saying this to one another. You see we are aware that the enemy will use anyone who allows him to cause strife, animosity, offense, jealousy, and problems in our life. He can even use us to … Continue reading
What We Say Reveals What Is In Our Heart
I tell my kids, “If you don’t have anything nice to say don’t say anything at all!” Proverbs 18:21 says, “Our words have power to give life or destroy life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences”. We must learn to think before we speak. We need to ask the Holy Spirit to … Continue reading