"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)." It took me a long time to learn this very valuable lesson. My mouth and my mind had gotten me into trouble more times than I can count, because I lacked the self-control to adhere to His principles. In fact, I had to continuously fallen "by the wayside" per say, before, I truly began to grasp this lesson. I had to first get a hold of this truth and then really grasp it.
God had to deal with me in so many ways, and so many times, because I still had no control over my mouth, and my thoughts. But, when I finally became humbled enough and quiet enough, to hear from God, and to listen to Him, I was finally able to guard my mouth, my mind, and my thoughts-in a way to keep myself sacred and consecrated for His purpose for me, to better uplift others, and to serve Him.
As I have grown and have gotten deeper in Him, I have become more equipped and better able to grasp the truth of having the "fruit of the Spirit" within me. I can now walk in and embrace the Biblical truth of the "fruit of the Spirit"- striving to have and to walk in "love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance (Galatians 5:22-23)." It took a long time for me to get to this place. However, the trip here, has been absolutely worth the lessons learned along the way.
Now, I know that if I make the right decision to put on the whole armour of God, daily (even hourly, if/when it is needed), then I will be able to stand against the "wiles of the devil (Ephesians 6:11-17)." So, I encourage anybody reading this blog, to continue to work on yourself, engaging in self-development ad self-growth, allowing God to have His way in you, and in your life. For in doing so, you will learn to truly be led by Him (in every area/aspect of your life), instead of your own emotions!! For in doing so, you become a better person because of it! For in doing so, you truly learn to master your mind!! This priceless change is worth all of the pitfalls in getting there!!!
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