Self-Control

We're only two weeks into this month's theme "self-control" and it's already been an amazing experience.  As I was preparing for Firm Foundation tonight and reading a blog on orangeparents  I began to realize just how important self-control is.  Seriously, think about a time when someone hurt you or you hurt someone...it probably had something to do with a lack of self-control.  Think about something that you regret in your past (super uplifting post huh?) The things we regret in our past usually have something to do with lacking self-control and choosing our way over God's way.  We say hurtful things when we need to speak blessings, we over schedule ourselves when we need to carve out time for family and friends, we indulge in a lifestyle that isn't healthy, we select our own path instead of allowing God to direct our paths.  While we serve an amazing God who is able to take the pain in our past and turn it into good (Romans 8:28) it's important to realize that this pain could have been prevented by practicing a healthy dose of self-control.  While this month is an awesome opportunity for our kids to learn about self-control, it's also an amazing opportunity for us to reflect on ourselves so that we can set a strong example for our children.  May God richly bless you as we explore this incredible fruit of the spirit together.