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Posted by Dion Todd August 5th, 2025 1,063 Views 31 Comments
The high priest, Ananias, commanded those who stood by him to strike him on the mouth. Then Paul said to him, "God will strike you, you whitewashed wall! Do you sit to judge me according to the law, and command me to be struck contrary to the law?" Acts 23:2–3 WEB.
Jesus faced His crucifixion without complaining or opening His mouth, but when they slapped the Apostle Paul, he opened his. Later, Paul learned to turn the other cheek and be content in whatever circumstance he found himself in (Philippians 4:11). This was a growth process for him. It took time and occasionally being slapped.
Each of us has our "buttons." Something that someone does that can really set us off. We often say, "I can't help it!" But really, it's just a weakness inside of us, a flaw in our character. It's like a handle on a pot or a remote control for a television.
By pressing your button at the right time, people can manipulate you. They can get you into trouble. To say stupid things that you regret later and do something that you wouldn't normally do. It's as if they have a remote control for your body, with buttons on it named anger, guilt, shame, and so many others—different buttons that manipulate your behavior.
Pray, grit your teeth, think happy thoughts, and let those feelings die within you. It will become easier each time. If you submit to God and resist the devil, it will flee from you (James 4:7). Eventually, the enemy's remote control will cease to work in your life. I have several buttons that no longer work when people press them, though some still do. It was a big remote.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, please help me see the traps set before me and control my emotions while under pressure. Set a guard over my lips and help me think before I speak. I want my life to be pleasing to You. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
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Post from Madalyn Myers
6 hours ago
Amen
Post from Wesley Paulus
11 hours ago
Amen!
Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
13 hours ago
Amen and Amen, Lord Jesus, this I pray today and always!!! I need lots of help, Lord, please be my Remote Control in regards to my quick tongue and my emotions! 🙏
Post from Burma Welber
14 hours ago
I had to laugh when I read, "It was a big remote." I think we all have big remotes that God has to work on. Like you, I no longer have buttons that work, but still need work done on others.
As I submit to Him when I'm feeling emotions rising within me, I do like you say, pray, grit my teeth, and He reminds me to guard my mouth. It's been a lifetime of learning, and I still have a ways to go, but it's been worth it, especially in my marriage. God is good!
Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
13 hours ago
Oh, dear Burma, I totally agree with you!!! It's been worth it all, also and especially in my marriage!! God is so good!!🙏🤗
Comment from Sylvia Todd
13 hours ago
Amen, Burma, we are all a work in progress :)!
Post from Kevin J. Eck
19 hours ago
Heavenly Father, yes, do not let my emotions get in the way of your truth! Give me discernment, give me Peace and Love! Help me to understand the lessons in my life are lessons for the new Life to come. With this I pray in your Holy name, Jesus, Amen!
Comment from Sylvia Todd
13 hours ago
Hope y'all had a good trip, Kevin :)!
Post from Mari Kaufmann
15 hours ago
Amen
Post from Sylvia Todd
20 hours ago
Good morning, y'all, praying you have a most blessed Tuesday! 🌻💛🙏
Comment from Debi Burton
18 hours ago
Good morning Everyone 🌞 , Have a blessed Tuesday!
Comment from Bella Colliander
20 hours ago
A happy Tuesday to you Sylvia. 🤗💜🕊️
Post from Debi Burton
18 hours ago
Heavenly Father, please help me see the traps set before me and control my emotions while under pressure. Set a guard over my lips and help me think before I speak. I want my life to be pleasing to You. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️🤟🏻
Post from Raju Williams
19 hours ago
Praise the Lord. Amen.🙏🙏
Post from Wanda Pennington
19 hours ago
Heavenly Father, please help me see the traps set before me and control my emotions while under pressure. Set a guard over my lips and help me think before I speak. I want my life to be pleasing to You. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Post from David Krull
19 hours ago
Amen Lord
Heavenly Father, please help me see the traps set before me and control my emotions while under pressure. Set a guard over my lips and help me think before I speak. I want my life to be pleasing to You. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Post from Theresa Bright
20 hours ago
Amen 🙏🏻 Thank you for this message Pastor.
Post from Gina Blakey
20 hours ago
Amen. So true. God bless yall.
Post from Bella Colliander
20 hours ago
Yes, Lord, please cover my lips with Your guard and help me think before I speak. I want my life to be pleasing to You. In Jesus name, I pray. Amen!🕊️
Post from John Petchonka
20 hours ago
My remote is always malfunctioning until it blows. Dear lord please help me to express myself in a more pleasant manner. Amen 🙏🏻
Post from Mark Williams
21 hours ago
Yes,I have a big remote too.God,help me to be better, and see the traps and control my emotions,and especially to help me think before I speak.
Post from Linda Clark
21 hours ago
Amen so very true for me
Post from Laura Clark
21 hours ago
AMEN!!! 🙏
Post from Marilyn Salter
21 hours ago
I am so guilty of the quick reaction. I really need to work on this, especially when I drive. God please don’t let my mouth go forward without my brain and heart engaging first.
Post from Marisa Jackson
21 hours ago
Amen 🙏🙏🙏!! Amen 🙏🙏🙏!! Amen 🙏❤️🙏🕊️🙏!!
Post from Liberty Brock
22 hours ago
Thank you Lord Jesus! Amen!
Post from Valeri Frank
22 hours ago
Amen!
Amen
Post from Kay Collinsworth
22 hours ago
Amen
Post from Richard A Smith
22 hours ago
Thank you Almighty God!
Post from Celeste Strenn
22 hours ago
Amen🤗
Post from Dana Rozell
22 hours ago
Yes Amen
Post from Barbara Jackson
23 hours ago
Thank you Father GOD.
Post from Schalk de Beer
1 day ago
Yes Abba Father, this is pray in Jesus's mighty name, amen. ✝️🛐