Today after posting my prayer in need of God's help with my self control, etc. I read this prayer.......
"Help me live the fruits of Your Spirit, Lord.
Strengthen me to love even those who seem unlovable.
Fill me so full of the joy of knowing You that it spills out onto those I am with.
Give me such peace that others are calmed by my presence in the way I'm calmed by Yours.
Breathe patience into me when the wait seems unbearable.
Teach me to be kind even when my kindness is not returned.
Help me remain good in this world where temptation abounds.
Preserve my faithfulness when I want to give up.
Transform my harshness into gentleness of word and action.
Grand me self-control to overcome my sinful nature.
In the heat of the moment, in the midst of the everyday, may Your power enable me to live these fruits, Lord, fruits that will demonstrate I am Your child.
Amen"
Kim Henry
page 92
Filled With Joy A Daily Guideposts Prayer Companion
"Help me live the fruits of Your Spirit, Lord.
Strengthen me to love even those who seem unlovable.
Fill me so full of the joy of knowing You that it spills out onto those I am with.
Give me such peace that others are calmed by my presence in the way I'm calmed by Yours.
Breathe patience into me when the wait seems unbearable.
Teach me to be kind even when my kindness is not returned.
Help me remain good in this world where temptation abounds.
Preserve my faithfulness when I want to give up.
Transform my harshness into gentleness of word and action.
Grand me self-control to overcome my sinful nature.
In the heat of the moment, in the midst of the everyday, may Your power enable me to live these fruits, Lord, fruits that will demonstrate I am Your child.
Amen"
Kim Henry
page 92
Filled With Joy A Daily Guideposts Prayer Companion