“The Holy Spirit Helps Me Have Self-Control”
📖 “The fruit of the Spirit is… self-control.”
—Galatians 5:22–23 (NKJV)
Self-control means choosing what is right even when you feel like doing something else.
It means:
• stopping yourself before you say something mean
• not grabbing something that isn’t yours
• waiting your turn
• controlling your temper
• making good choices even when you’re upset or excited
But self-control can be really hard. Your feelings can be strong, and sometimes you want to do the wrong thing. That’s why the Holy Spirit helps you.
He reminds you to stop and think before you act.
He helps you calm down when you’re angry.
He helps you walk away from temptation.
He gives you strength to choose right over wrong.
He helps you use gentle words instead of harsh ones.
Self-control grows in your heart as you listen to the Holy Spirit. And every time you choose self-control, you become more like Jesus.
Talk About It:
- What is hardest for you to control—your words, actions, or emotions?
- How can the Holy Spirit help you today?
Prayer:
Holy Spirit, help me have self-control. Help me stop and think before I act, and choose what is right even when it’s hard.
Amen.
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