Why do you think God says we should work to have self- control in our lives? Without self -control all kinds of evil desires can come over us. Self -control is a wall of protection against these evils that can take over our lives. The Lord says we should not be mastered or under the power of bondage to anything. An out of control area in our lives leaves room for the enemy-Satan to come in. If he knows you have a certain weakness he will attack you with that weakness. We all need to be more aware of areas that are out of control in our lives. We need to seek accountability-Admit the struggle or sin out loud to others and God because if you hide it the Devil will just make you feel horrible about it, he will cause you to be anxious, depressed, ashamed, feel inadequate or that you are worthless because you can't seem to break free from it. We need to pray about self- control in the areas we struggle with. We need to ask others to pray for us in these areas. We need to read about what God says about self- control. We need to have Faith that God will heal us from this lack of control in our lives. We need to avoid situations that may tempt us.
Having a lack of self -control can harm not only us but can hold you back from living the abundant life God wants for you. It can destroy friendships, marriages, your children's lives, jobs, your health, your self esteem and self worth, and most importantly hinder and hurt your relationship with God.
To be honest I have a lack of self- control in many areas and it is harming and hindering me in many ways...What areas do you struggle with self- control in your life? Spending money, overeating or lack of taking care of yourself, material possessions, lust, tobacco, alcohol, addictions, controlling your tongue, talking or acting inappropriately, cussing, taking the Lord's name vain, disrespecting others and or your spouse, anger, violence, backstabbing or gossip? There are many areas in our lives we should gain control over and we can but we can't do it alone and we certainly need to want to change.
Scripture tells us self- control is a gift. We need to accept it! Lord won't you help us have some self-control!
May God Bless You,
Angie Goucher
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But the Fruit of the Spirit is Love, Joy, Peace, Patience Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control. Galatians 5:22-23
2 Peter 1:5-7
For this very reason make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge and to knowledge, self-control and to self control, perseverance, and to perseverance, godliness and to godliness mutual affection and to mutual affection, love.
God Bless,
Mariah Goucher
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