Daily Verse
"A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls." Proverbs 25:28
Daily Devotion
"Loss of Self Control"
Rage is a terrible thing, for it deprives the individual of good judgment. Solomon warns that such a person is like a city void of defense; the enemy can easily take advantage of him. For the most part, people express such anger for their own cause, rarely for the cause of others. When our Lord Jesus drove the moneychangers out of the temple in anger, He did it because of zeal for His father's house, and He did not lose control. [443] Most people go into a rage when opposed by either other people or circumstances. They are frustrated because of their inability to control events, and in the process lose control of their own emotions. When your anger consumes you to this extent, you are of no use either to yourself or to others.
"Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them." [444] Even when you feel you have just cause for your anger, remember that God can better defend your cause than you: "Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord." [445] Scripture assures you that with the presence of the Holy Spirit in your life, you have no reason to lose control. [446]
Prayer for today:
Lord, please forgive me for the times I have lost my self control. Please show me what pushes me to lose it. Please help me be at peace in all circumstances. Amen.
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