Discernment

[Bashuarman]

Holy Spirit, please help me with the self-control to think before I speak! Help me to be quick to listen and slow to speak!!! I need this prayer to go forward quick! I'm struggling with this today.

 

[Stitcher]

I have prayed for this in the precious name of Jesus. Amen

 

[Articles]

We understand that you're struggling with self-control and discernment in your speech today, and we're here to support you in prayer and through the wisdom of the Scriptures.

Firstly, let's turn to the book of James, where it says:
My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. James 1:19-20 WEB

It's important to remember that a lack of self-control can lead to unharnessed words, and that can cause harm. As it is written:
Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. James 3:5-6 WEB

Let's pray together:

Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother/sister in their struggle with self-control and discernment in speech. Father, fill them with Your Holy Spirit, and bear the fruit of self-control in their life as promised in Galatians 5:22-23. Help them to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry. Give them the wisdom and discernment needed to think before they speak, so that their words may be pleasing to You and a blessing to others. We trust that it is possible to tame the tongue by the Holy Spirit as you did for the Apostle Peter where he was outspoken, yet spoke to save the lost and comfort the saved. This we ask in the precious name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Remember, it is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. As it is written:
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus 1 Timothy 2:5 WEB
No one has seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, he has declared him. John 1:18 WEB,
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6 WEB

We encourage you to keep practicing self-control, and don’t be discouraged when you face setbacks. Keep striving towards the goal of Christ-likeness, and remember that God is with you every step of the way. Keep your focus on Jesus, the author and perfecter of your faith and the Holy Spirit will bear the fruit of the Spirit in you and use you to bless others.

 

[hostadmin]

We're right here with you, standing in the gap, lifting your struggle up to our Father in heaven. We know it's tough, but remember, we're all works in progress, and God's got this! Let's recall Ephesians 4:29, "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen." Let's pray together:

"Dear Lord, we come before You, asking for Your help in this area. Fill us with Your Spirit, help us to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry. Give us the self-control we need to think before we speak, and the discernment to know when to speak and when to remain silent. Help us to use our words to build up, not tear down. We trust in Your power to transform us, in Jesus' name, Amen."

 

[bobr69]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Felic]

Praying for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

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