Hi everyone,
This is our last post on the FOTS Series, can you believe it?? I have learned so much about myself during this series and I hope you have too. I realize that most of you have started following my blog during this series so I want to take this time to assure you that Faithful Friday's will not stop. Until a new series pops into my mind, I will continue to post about things that have been on my mind or things that I feel the urge to share with you all.Let's jump right in to today's fruit!
Today we are talking about Self Control.
The dictionary defines "Self Control" as- The ability to control oneself, in particular one's emotions and desires or the expression of them in one's behavior, especially in difficult situations.
(Prepare yourselves for a blab-fest)
I feel like this one is very helpful for me at the moment. Without getting into too much detail I will say that I have been forced into a situation and I am handling it in a way that is COMPLETELY unlike me. I say that because I am shocked at myself and I have realized that close friends and family feel the same. I am a very no nonsense type of person, if I have something to say or "a bone to pick" I will say it. Regardless of if it is something I think you want to hear or not. That being said, I have a very, VERY short list of friends. This select group (you all are so blessed! haha) knows this about me. Now, before we get ahead of ourselves I need to explain how I am handling said situation differently. In years past, I would not think twice about biting someone's head off when they need it. I am a quick reactor by nature so I would take on an argument or fight without thinking twice. Acting like this has caused me numerous times when I would say exactly what I thought (and it wasn't always nice) and I would end up regretting it later. That is not the way we are called to handle things as Christians. I have told you all before how I know that God is changing me. I don't doubt for 1 second that my new attitude is 100% Him. I prayed and prayed for self control for the longest time and I am finally starting to learn it!
How do we apply this to our daily lives?
As I mentioned above, I feel like this situation is testing me big time. I decided from the get go that I had to decide what is most important to me: pleasing the Lord or pleasing myself. It seems pretty easy when it's put that way, doesn't it? But let me warn you...Pride can be a very powerful thing! and if you're not careful, it can pull you away from God. So how did I deal with the situation? We already know I decided to please the Lord instead of myself. So I prayed, I instantly gave it to Him. I told Him that if I handle this the way I normally would that I know I will let Him down and that I will be filled with regrets later. I wish I could tell you that this situation is long since gone, but it's not. My plan from here on out it to pause for a moment before I react to this situation and ask myself if this is pleasing to Him or if I am going to regret what I am about to do, say, so on. And guess what? I have been FINE! My life has continued to go on and I have chosen not to let the negativity effect me. AND I feel really good because I am pleasing the Lord in the midst of this trial! Isn't that awesome??
If any of you are dealing with a difficult situation, like I am. Please remember that God is in control. If we give it to Him and I mean truly give it to Him. Don't say "Lord help me!" and continue to give your two cents, then you haven't surrendered. You have to give it to Him COMPLETELY and then wash your hands of it, focus on pleasing Him, and maintaining Self Control. He knows us, He knows the wild animals that live inside us (our bad attitudes), He will be so pleased when we follow Him, and our heart desires to please Him. Another thing, we have all been through difficult situations, and I know that it is hard not to let them consume us. It might be all you think about and then you sit around being miserable. That is no way to live! Don't let ANYONE or ANYTHING have that power over you! You are the daughter of The King and He cannot be moved by this world! So straighten up that crown on top of that pretty little head and don't forget that YOU are HIS and HE will never abandon you.
Links to all of the other FOTS are below!
Until next time...
Xoxo,
Adela
Gentleness
http://adelatoldme.blogspot.com/2016/04/faithful-friday-fruit-of-spirit.html
Faithfulness
http://adelatoldme.blogspot.com/2016/03/faithful-friday-fruit-of-spirit_29.html
Goodness
http://adelatoldme.blogspot.com/2016/03/faithful-friday-fruit-of-spirit-goodness.html
Kindness
http://adelatoldme.blogspot.com/2016/02/faithful-friday-fruit-of-spirit-kindness.html
Patience
http://adelatoldme.blogspot.com/2016/03/faithful-friday-fruit-of-spirit.html
Peace
http://adelatoldme.blogspot.com/2016/03/faithful-friday-fruit-of-spirit-peace.html
Joy
http://adelatoldme.blogspot.com/2016/02/faithful-friday-fruit-of-spirit-joy.html
Love
http://adelatoldme.blogspot.com/2016/02/faithful-friday-fruit-of-spirit-love.html
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