Tag Archives: self-control

Who’s In Control?

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Proverbs 25:28 (NIV) Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control. If I’m not in control, who is? Who has broken through the boundaries of my life, making decisions for me? 1 Peter 5:8 … Continue reading →

Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer | Tagged 1 Peter 5:8, Proverbs 25:28, self-control | Comments Off

Self-Control (or Lack Thereof)

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Here in the USA, it’s Thanksgiving week — a perfect time to ponder the last attribute in the fruit-of-the-Spirit list: Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and … Continue reading →

Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer | Tagged fruit of the Spirit, Galatians 5:22-23, Philippians 4:13, self-control | Comments Off

The Spirit’s Power

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Shirlee Abbott

2 Timothy 1:7 (GNT) For the Spirit that God has given us does not make us timid; instead, his Spirit fills us with power, love, and self-control. Thank You, Lord, for power — for the power of love … Continue reading →

Posted in Advent | Tagged 2 Timothy 1:7, Advent, love, power, self-control | Comments Off

Personal Walls

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Shirlee Abbott

Bad walls, no. God’s walls, yes. And a few good walls of our own making. Proverbs 25:28 (NLT) A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls. Self-control – good for us.

Posted in Building character | Tagged Proverbs 25:28, self-control, walls | Comments Off

Got Self-Control?

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

“To gain self-control, give God control. “ Unknown Author

Posted in Building character | Tagged self-control | 3 Comments