The Power of Self-Control

"The Lord God is a sun and shield;
The Lord bestows favor and honor;
no good thing does he withhold
from those whose walk is blameless."
Psalm 84:11

Raising children usually means exercising some self-control over our lifestyles. Remember what it was like before the children started arriving? Vacations at grown-up destinations instead of theme parks; driving a sporty two-door instead of a minivan; or going to a restaurant with cloth napkins instead of to a fast-food counter that packages happy toys with the meals.

Self-control for the sake of our children is more than a lifestyle choices. It's making sure that we live a life that is pleasing to God. Such self-control is not hard--for God gives good things to those who walk uprightly. The benefit to our children is immense--they learn to live like mom, who is generous, grateful, and full of love for God and His ways.

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The power of self-control is the love of God, He gives all good things to those who live life with honor and integrity.