Mmmm. Chocolate cake. Crunchy brown icing, glimmering with dusted sugar; light, fluffy sponge, and a thick, gooey filling of lovely caramel between the soft textures and that crisp chocolate finish. A fork rests temptingly by the plate. One smooth slice, just one crumbly, delicious bite, and it could all be mine...
I’m my own worst advisor sometimes. In situations like these, I need to be much better at self control!
But self control is about much more than just cake isn’t it? Here’s why it matters...
“Like a city whose walls are broken through
is a person who lacks self-control.” - Proverbs 25:28
Self control, or self discipline, is really important. It keeps you from losing what you have inside, and it prevents you from allowing things in from outside that will damage you. It’s the art of building city-wall defences, and establishing good boundaries for your life.
Now here’s the good news: you can do this with the Holy Spirit! Self control is a fruit of living with Him in your heart, and even if you, like me, struggle with discipline, the Spirit has promised to be our helper. He’s the architect of our city walls.
Today, ask Him to help you build those boundaries. Ask Him to whisper to you in those chocolate-cake moments, and trust His voice. Then set your alarm early, put the cake away, freeze that credit card, leave the party, know your limits - whatever it takes to strengthen the walls.
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