I know that if I said today, "How many of you would like…
““I know that if I said today, "How many of you would like to have me pray for you to have self control?" I could stay here and pray for people to have self control until midnight tonight. How many of you would stay if I would just lay hands on you and pray for you to have self control? Well, you know what, it would be a waste of time! Because, you are not going to have self control because somebody prays for you to have self control. You aready have self control. It is in you as a fruit of the spirit, but it's a little teeny tiny little seed. And, nobody else can develop your fruit of the spirit. Nobody can develop your peace but you. Nobody can develop your joy but you. Nobody can develop your patience butyou. Nobody can develop your discipline and self control but you.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Self‑control and spiritual fruit are internal, not granted by others' prayers; personal effort is essential.
In simple terms: Self‑control comes from within, not from others.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate your own discipline.
Themes
spiritual growth
personal responsibility
faith
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
motivational
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- church groups
- self‑help workshops
- daily journaling
Key Concepts
self‑control
fruit of the spirit
inner development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you nurture self‑control daily?
- What habits support spiritual fruit?
A Different Perspective
Relying on others may create dependency and delay growth.