Self Control

What a great morning! This week, we learned about self control. After Rhonda's devotion and Ruthie's teaching, we had some AMAZING table conversation, and I know my table wasn't the only one. Rhonda encouraged us to approach self control as a game: when we exercise self control, everybody wins, and the reward is personal growth. Great idea!

It's always a joy to hear Ruthie speak. She is so sweet, wise, and quite entertaining! She encouraged us to E.A.A.T.......................................................................................

E-Engage with our "Trainer" (the Holy Spirit). Instead of venting to our girlfriends about our kids, husbands, jobs ECT, process our emotions through our Trainer. Go to Him when we need to let it all out.

A-Asses where you lack self control. Is there a specific time of day that is difficult for you? (EG: after nap, before church, before bedtime) Are you very emotional, or quick to react? Try to figure out what areas you struggle with.

A-Aim for a goal, a realistic and achievable one. We all have things that we struggle with and that we'd like to change. Overloading ourselves with expectations only leads to disaster. Start out with one, simple goal. Ask yourself these questions, "What am I becoming? What things are important to me? What do I need to cut out in order to become who the Lord wants me to be?"

T-Train yourself. Work the changes into your life! Remember that the Trainer will push you beyond your comfort level, and that's OK, you MUST obey. Recognize that your Trainer is there to guide you, but YOU have to do the work.

Do you struggle with self control? I do, and I'm sure I'm not the only one. Hopefully this week's teaching has been beneficial to all of us, and hopefully we're all in prayer, asking our Trainer to help us along the way! Moms, please let ANY of the leadership team know if you need prayer, perhaps an extra prayer for self control :) We're here for all of you!

Blessings,

Katie