I neeeeeed it! That's what you'll hear from any kid who has decided they really, really want something. Are adults any different though? For the most part I don't think so. I'm not just talking about resisting your favourite cup cakes, chocolate or any other delicacy we enjoy.
I mean really being able to stop, think and make the right choices based on having taken into account the consequences of our choices. This also encompasses the area of our speech and how we deal with situations. That is where self-control comes in. We have to learn to hold back on rushing into decisions. Sadly though, if we haven't started as children to learn this valuable fruit of the spirit, we are in for a very painful time. Learn it though we must.
So how do we achieve that? First we have to recognise the need for development in that area. Then ask the Holy Spirit to guide you and help you to exercise restraint. Guess what? The only way you are going to learn self-control is by being placed in situations where that can be tested. The good news....... When you do, there are great benefits. Once God sees that he can trust us with a particular area, he will heap up responsibility, blessings and rewards. I think it is worth the rewards, don't you?
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