[Intro: Zae Da Blacksmith]
Last but not least of the fruits of the spirit is self-control
Without which none of these fruits on this tree ever grow
The law of harvest says that you reap what you sow
So fertilize the roots so the fruit is sweet when it shows
Yep the last of the fruits of the spirit is self-control
Which we have to produce for these other fruits to grow
The law of harvest says that you reap what you sow
So fertilize the roots so the fruit is sweet when it shows
[Hook: Zae Da Blacksmith]
Day by day, minute the minute teach me Your ways
God, I pray by Your Spirit I will obey
Every day that You have given to me is grace
Lord, and all of my deeds and the words I say (X2)
[Verse 1: Zae Da Blacksmith]
And yo hope y'all ready to roll cuz we gon' dive into self-control and
So lemme define it
If you peep the greek you`ll see that it means strength
Or otherwise the finest one holding himself in
This is the virtue of one who masters
All of his desires and all his passions
It`s what`s in effect when we deflect temptation that attracts us
It`s God`s given grace to resist when Satan attacks us
It`s the last of the list in the fifth chapter
Of the fruits that are given so that we can live em in practice
But only God`s Spirit makes it active
It`s a massive feat like taking a whole city captive
It takes a mightier man to control his actions
And watch what comes from his mouth cuz he can't put it back in
It`s what God is crafting in those that he's drafting
So Let`s let Him shape and mold us
Until we behold our master
[Hook: Zae Da Blacksmith]
Day by day, minute the minute teach me Your ways
God, I pray by Your Spirit I will obey
Every day that You have given to me is grace
Lord, and all of my deeds and the words I say (X2)
[Verse 2: Zae Da Blacksmith]
Walk with me on a stroll to the throne and grace of His highness
And recognise a need
For what only He can provide us
Let`s take our care to the Father
In Jesus name
Lord we acknowledge You’re worthy to be praised
And we confess that we`ve sinned against You today
I know I lack self-control and I need grace
I pray the same for my brothers and sisters listening
Help us to obtain a good measure of self-discipline
Cuz as for me I know that I can be impulsive
And how I interact with folks can even be imposing
At times I need You
Just for me to be quiet
And tame this wild tongue cuz from it I breathe fires
Plus I got a war inside with lust and pride
And at times I need You to help me to just turn my eyes
So it's in the name of Christ we're taking our cares to You
And trust by the Spirit of God we`ll bear fruit
[Hook: Zae Da Blacksmith]
Day by day, minute by minute teach me Your ways
God, I pray by Your Spirit I will obey
Every day that You have given to me is grace
Lord, and all of my deeds and the words I say (X2)
[Verse 3: Zae Da Blacksmith]
Yo, so how do we roll in self-control?
Well let us ponder some thoughts that I get direct from the scrolls
Now, though it's all "says the Spirit of God"
We’re still called to respond and contribute our part
Like when God delivered Israel out of the claws of Pharaoh
And promised them a land they'd have to take by sword and arrow
To assure them that He’d give em strength in this He caused a miracle
And gave em a victory by marching round the walls of Jericho
This is an illustration of the collaboration
Between God and man and sanctification
He promised them a land of dwelling
He promises to dwell in us so when we’re in the land we can reveal him
He gave them strength for the victory
And He provides us with the grace to grow in self-control effectively
So first we pray for the grace of God
Trust in Him then we put work in like a job
But self-control is more than just actions
It happens in the mind so we take every thought captive
And if we aim to live lives that rep Him well
We need self control just to humble ourselves
That means forgiving, considering and loving your brother
It's carried out in the heart that's given to none other than to God who inspired His word and declared truth
So we can be living it out and bear fruit
[Hook: Zae Da Blacksmith]
Day by day, minute the minute teach me Your ways
God, I pray by Your Spirit I will obey
Every day that You have given to me is grace
Lord, and all of my deeds and the words I say (X2)
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