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Observations from today’s readings and today’s S-WOD, Sunday, 29 September 2024:
Psalm 39:1-3 — I said, “I will guard my ways, that I may not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth with a muzzle, so long as the wicked are in my presence.” I was mute and silent; I held my peace to no avail, and my distress grew worse. My heart became hot within me. As I mused, the fire burned; then I spoke with my tongue:
It is extremely hard to control your emotions and hold your tongue. You will not be able to do it from a worldly perspective under your own strength. The fruit of the Spirit – love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control – is fruit of the Spirit, not of intellect or will power.
Psalm 39:4 — O LORD, make me know my end and what is the measure of my days; let me know how fleeting I am!
Life is too short to be bitter.
Psalm 39:8 — Deliver me from all my transgressions. Do not make me the scorn of the fool!
Understanding your own sinfulness and dependency on grace will help you control your temper and impatience with others.
Psalm 39:9 — I am mute; I do not open my mouth, for it is you who have done it.
Understanding that God knows what is happening and remains in complete control will help you control your emotions.
“Cross” Fit S-WOD (Spiritual Workout of the Day) – 29 September 2024: Pray that God will help you more and more to receive the power of the Holy Spirit with its fruit of self-control to help you control your temper and your tongue. (Psalm 39)
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