A plea for perseverance and patience.
Gracious God, I ask for Your loving intervention in my struggle with self-control. Help me to cultivate a spirit of perseverance and patience. Teach me to manage my desires and to focus on the fruits of the Spirit. I long for a heart that seeks Your Kingdom above all else. Fill my mind with Your truths so that I may choose wisely in every situation. May your presence be a constant reminder to stay grounded in You. I pray this through Christ, my strength, Amen. (Philippians 4:13; James 1:12)