Monday Motivation for the Christian Woman

These Monday Motivations are taken from an article "2020 and Beyond - A Self Evaluation for the New Decade". They are for the Christian Woman who is ready to renew her commitment to God's teachings, to make a decade long plan to love Jesus whole heatedly, live for Him enthusiastically, serve joyfully in the church and faithfully impact those around her for the Savior.

I felt I needed a disclaimer before broaching today's topic!

The quality we will look at this week is to "Exercise Self-Control". OOHH. Why do those words make us cringe? Usually they immediately bring to mind an area of our life that is not in self control! Beyond that, we know what it will take to bring in under control - discipline and sacrifice.

Self control is vital. Without the ability to control ourselves, our knowledge of good, and the desire to do it, are both worthless. Self-control is the moment-by-moment restraint of our urges. This is the ability to make the right choice, in those moments when temptation strikes us.

Let's do a little self evaluation....Would others describe you as a woman who is self-controlled? Consider areas of your life that involve excess or chaos. Do you have difficulty with controlling your habits, your time, your spending, your patience, your temper or your language? Are you wise with commitments and priorities? Do you demonstrate self-control in your attitudes and in how you dress? You and God (and probably others) are aware of self-control issues in your life.

Self-control is a vital quality and most often, a process that keeps us moving forward rather than an instant transformation. This quality is foundational on which other - perhaps more pleasant qualities can be built on. As we look into our lives and hearts and ask those hard questions, we can be assured God will walk with us and work through us to make us conquerors as we seek to become more like Him.

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