This idea of
self-control as mentioned by Barbara Bush in her book “A Woman’s Workshop on
Mastering Motherhood,” is an important concept. When a child, or for that
matter a teen or adult, controls his own
body he brings honor to himself. Just think how it is when we don’t
“control our body”. We usually end up doing something dumb and bring shame to
ourselves and that may overflow onto our family. Control of body, mind, and
tongue—hmm all of those are important. How do we do it? Prayer might be a good
start—and submitting ourselves to God’s will and His way. It is the moment by moment decisions
that takes us down the right path—the path of obedience—one that leads to
holiness and honor.
Training Tip – Catch your children doing their best—doing
something good, like picking up their toys, hanging up their coat or lining up
their shoes, without being told to do that. Praise and cheer them on! They are
showing “self-control”!
Lord, guide our hearts, thoughts and minds that we would
see You more clearly each day. Help us day by day, moment by moment, to choose
to control our thoughts, words, and actions so that we may bring honor to You,
and to become more like You—holy.
All
scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise
noted.
© 2013 by Mickey
M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
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