Hey mamas! I really struggle with self-control. As I started to dig into the Word, commentaries, and other writings on the topic, my mind was RENEWED and ENCOURAGED. I pray this episode encourages you to ask the Holy Spirit to reveal any fleshly desires, repent, and allow the Holy Spirit to build up walls of protection for you from those fleshly desires. I share some amazing practical truths that I found to help with learning how to use the gift of self control. The most important thing to remember is that we CAN NOT practice self control out of our own will power. We NEED the Holy Spirit in us. Mamas, we receive the Holy Spirit through faith in Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit comes to dwell in us as soon as you confess with your mouth that Jesus Christ is Lord. I pray if you haven't done this already, you will. The Holy Spirit in us is powerful. He can help us overcome fleshly desires. Love you and praying for you. Links and bible verses are below :)
https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/self-control-and-the-power-of-christ
A wise man keeps himself under control. (Prov. 29:11) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. (Gal. 5:23) Each of you should learn to control his body in a way that is holy and honorable, not in passionate lust like the heathen. (1 Thess. 4:4) Prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. (1 Pet. 1:13) Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. (1 Pet. 5:8) Make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control. (2 Pet. 1:6) “Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control.” (Prov. 25:28).
