The Power of Self Control

By Emmanuel Idowu

Where do you lack self- control in your life? When you live according to your impulses, you open the door to pain and heartache.

Self- control protects you from harm and allows you to fulfil God’s purpose for your life. Without self-control, you will be mastered by your moods, which wildly swing back and forth. God gave you emotions, but you can’t be mastered by them. It is better to live by your values and commitments, which means doing the right thing even when you don’t feel like it.

When you develop self-control, you are able to restrain your reactions. You won’t be careless with your words because you’ll think before you speak. When others gossip, your self- control will keep you from joining in.

Without self-control, your schedule will be managed by your opportunities and not by your priorities.

– Emmanuel Idowu

Without self-control, your schedule will be managed by your opportunities and not by your priorities. If you don’t determine how your time is spent, other people will decide for you. Your time is important because when it’s gone, you’ll never get it back.

Managing your finances with self-control is critical for a life well-lived. When you’re disciplined enough to live on less what you earn, you can invest the difference. The power of your budget is that you get to tell your money where you want it to go rather than wondering where it went.

These are not the only areas of where self-control is needed. Take sometime to talk to God about this issue and ask Him to reveal where you need to develop greater self-discipline.

A city without walls is defenceless against enemies(Proverbs 25:28 TLB). Self-control will protect your life.