Faith, Family, Devotions, and Hymns

What is the meaning of self-control? Self-control, in essence, has two main parts: The first is our ability to restrain our desires from everything around us which wants to grab our attention and keep us entertained; and, the second is how we can control our tongue and emotions through difficult situations and conflict.

After Abraham defeated his enemies in the desert in Genesis 14, God came to him, and spoke a great encouragement. He told him not to fear, God is his shield, and his reward would be very great. When God makes a promise, he is faithful to deliver.

Isolation and darkness are rarely considered good things in Scripture. What happens in the lonely, unseen moments is usually designed to stay unseen. We need to normalize bringing our troubles to the light and living in faithful, accountable community.

Have you ever asked, “Why do people run to the store for milk and bread when the weather gets bad?” It’s a part of our nature. We do the same thing when it comes to our spiritual lives.