Which aspect of the fruit of the Holy Spirit do I struggle with the most? Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control? There are times of struggle within each of these areas, but there is one that is a more constant battle than any other. Self-control! There are some chains of habit in my life that need to be broken in order for me to progress in my life with God ~ to go where He wants to take me and where I deeply long to go. I’ve been asking Him what He wants from me as my part in seeing these shackles drop. Last night I got my answer.
I know His voice! When He speaks to me, I have no doubt that it is Him. He was very clear. The one area He pinpointed is one that will ultimately affect all the other areas of self-discipline in my life, but when He said it, I felt my heart stop, and I whispered to Him intensely, “That?”
“Yes,” He responded. “Will you let it go?”
I hesitated to reply knowing how hard it would be. Yet deep within me is the longing to go deeper, higher, and wider in my relationship with Him. I knew if I said no I would have no chance of moving closer to my heart’s desire ~ being more like Him.
“Yes.” I spoke the word quietly in my heart. “But I will need Your help! I am weak, and I know I can’t do this on my own.”
He quickly responded, “I will be there!”
And so the journey begins. I have promised Him to let it go for 40 days. God help me!
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