Positive Daily Inspiration – December 2, 2022 – SELF-CONTROL

“God did not give us a spirit of timidity but a spirit of power and love and SELF-CONTROL.”
2 Timothy 1:7

Self-control is an essential aspect of life for all of us. It affects every phase of our lives. All things come into balance if we maintain proper control over our thoughts, our feelings, our reactions, and our emotions.

When you find yourself spinning out of control, say: “I now turn my control over to God; God is in perfect control; and therefore, I am in control.”

It is an uplifting feeling to take the reins of your life and to have control again. To be in control means to remain calm and poised in the face of difficulties. When you do this, you feel exhilarated, because you know that you have handled the situation in a way that will bring peace and harmony, rather than discord and disharmony. Your life will run smoothly, and you will be at peace within yourself.

God is with you, and therefore, you can stand steadfast and know that nothing can disturb the calm peace of your soul. God has given you a spirit of power, love, and self-control.

Often, we find ourselves in competition with others. Competition is common in this world. It categorizes people into winners, second, and third places, and there is always a last.

We all have witnessed, many times, people losing their self-control in a competitive environment. Losing their self-control at a time like this means that they will lose and be last.

In your personal world, there is no such thing as competition. When you do your best, you are a winner; and when you know that you have not done your best, you have lost only to the person you might have been. But even a loss is temporary. The finish line is also a starting line.

Self-control is a key to winning more often in life.

Putting the past behind you, and beginning again is also powerful self-control. When you know that you are with God, you are aware that there is that within you that makes you unbeatable.

When you live in self-control, you find yourself taking life in smooth, effortless strides. Challenges are hurdles to be made with the confidence of a champion.

Yes, my friend, life is an individual event. No one can live it for you, but there is One who can live it with you – God – your assurance of victory.

“I now turn my control over to God, God is in perfect control and therefore, I am in control.”

POSITIVE DAILY PRAYER:

Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me,
Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ on my right, Christ on my left,
Christ where I lie, Christ where I sit, Christ where I arise,
Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks to me,
Christ in every eye that sees me,
Christ in every ear that hears me.
Salvation is of the Lord.
Salvation is of the Christ.
May your salvation, Lord, be ever with us.
(St. Patrick)

POSITIVE DAILY AFFIRMATION: I am a better person every day because of my faith.

POSITIVE DAILY QUOTE: “If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.”
Vincent Van Gogh

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