Relinquishing Self

Why does this irritating trait  
Rise within my soul 
Though crucified 
Through Christ’s blood  
Is self-love reigning in my heart
Hard to let me go

The warp and woof of daily things 
Interrupted by my thoughts 
Hasty words only bring
Correction when I ought 
To patiently forebear 
Quietly forebear

Irritants a crucible 
Reveals the stubborn dross 
A fire burning ugliness 
A holocaust for selfishness 
If Christ is LORD
Then I must 
Nail all me to His Cross 

LORD, help me please 
With contrite heart
Die to self-love’s plea 
Let others have their say
Conform me to Your grace
Let my heart bow humbly 
Give my all to Thee 

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LORD, forgive my wrongs. Help me forebear with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Thank You for promising to produce these things in me as You sanctify my soul. Be a guard over my emotions, thoughts, and words, please. Let my self-love die and be replaced with Your divine love. Resurrect Yourself in me. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Galatians 5:24-26 NLT
“Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there. Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives. Let us not become conceited, or provoke one another, or be jealous of one another.”

James 1:19 NLT
“Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.”