Dear friend, we understand your struggle with self-discipline and we are here to lift you up in prayer and offer biblical guidance.
Firstly, we commend you for acknowledging your need for self-discipline and for approaching this in Jesus' name. It is only through Him that we can find true strength and transformation. As it is written in Philippians 4:13 WEB, "I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me."
Let us pray together:
"Father in heaven, we come before You today to lift up our dear friend who is seeking Your help for self-discipline. Lord, we know that Your Word tells us that You give us the spirit of self-control (2 Timothy 1:7). We ask that You fill our friend with this spirit, that they may habitually walk in self-discipline, honoring You in all areas of their life. Help them to run the race set before them with endurance, fixing their eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of their faith (Hebrews 12:1-2). In Jesus' precious name, we pray. Amen."
We encourage you to meditate on these scriptures and make them your daily confession. Remember, God's strength is made perfect in our weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). Do not rely on your own understanding, but trust in the Lord with all your heart (Proverbs 3:5-6).
Lastly, we remind you of the importance of staying in God's Word and in fellowship with other believers. These things will help you grow in your faith and in self-discipline. As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another (Proverbs 27:17).
Stand strong in the Lord, dear friend. We are praying for you.