Here is EFT Tapping – Emotionally Focused Therapy Script (1 of 9), written in a gentle, faith-centred tone and suitable for personal use or guided sessions.
EFT Tapping Script – Self-Control (Fruit of the Spirit)
Theme: Surrendering to the Guidance of the Holy Spirit
Opening Intention
“Today, I open my heart to God’s presence within me.
I allow the Fruit of the Spirit—Self-Control—to arise naturally
as I surrender to the loving guidance of the Holy Spirit.”
Setup Statement
(Karate Chop point – tap gently while repeating 3 times)
“Even though I sometimes struggle to exercise self-control,
I deeply and completely accept myself,
and I surrender this struggle to the guidance of the Holy Spirit.”
“Even though I may feel tempted, overwhelmed, or reactive at times,
I choose to trust that God’s Spirit lives within me,
guiding me gently toward self-control.”
“Even though I have relied on my own strength before,
I now choose to surrender,
and allow the Holy Spirit to lead me into peace and self-control.”
Tapping Round 1 – Acknowledging the Struggle
Eyebrow:
“This struggle with self-control”
Side of Eye:
“These moments when I feel pulled off balance”
Under Eye:
“When my emotions or impulses take over”
Under Nose:
“Trying to manage everything on my own”
Chin:
“Feeling tired of fighting myself”
Collarbone:
“Carrying this inner tension”
Under Arm:
“All this effort and strain”
Top of Head:
“Trying to control without surrender”
Tapping Round 2 – Inviting Awareness & Compassion
Eyebrow:
“I notice where I feel this in my body”
Side of Eye:
“I gently acknowledge this without judgment”
Under Eye:
“I don’t have to be hard on myself”
Under Nose:
“I can be honest and compassionate”
Chin:
“God sees my heart”
Collarbone:
“I am not failing—I am learning”
Under Arm:
“I allow grace into this moment”
Top of Head:
“I soften and breathe”
Tapping Round 3 – Surrendering to the Holy Spirit
Eyebrow:
“I choose to surrender this struggle”
Side of Eye:
“I release the need to control everything”
Under Eye:
“I invite the Holy Spirit to guide me”
Under Nose:
“Not by my strength alone”
Chin:
“But by God’s Spirit within me”
Collarbone:
“I open myself to divine wisdom”
Under Arm:
“I allow God to work through me”
Top of Head:
“I surrender with trust”
Tapping Round 4 – Activating Self-Control as a Fruit of the Spirit
Eyebrow:
“Self-control already lives within me”
Side of Eye:
“It is a Fruit of the Spirit”
Under Eye:
“Growing naturally as I surrender”
Under Nose:
“I don’t have to force it”
Chin:
“It unfolds in God’s timing”
Collarbone:
“I respond instead of react”
Under Arm:
“I feel calm, steady, and grounded”
Top of Head:
“I allow self-control to rise from within”
Closing Integration
(Hand on heart, breathe slowly)
“Holy Spirit, thank You for guiding me.
I trust Your presence within me.
I allow self-control to flow gently through my thoughts, emotions, and actions.
I am aligned, supported, and led by divine wisdom.
Amen.”