Self-mastery

 “He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.” Proverbs 16:32

Most people learn, but only a few people do.  Self-mastery is what separates the few from the crowd. Self-mastery is what makes you do what you have learned, what you have heard, and what you have read. It is one thing to know what to do; it is another thing to actually do it. Self-mastery is doing what you are supposed to do, whether it is convenient or not. Self-mastery is key to destiny fulfillment. You need to master yourself to live successfully as a Christian.

“But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.” James 1:22

“He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.” Proverbs 25:28

What God has said concerning you is more important than what you are going through. It takes self-mastery, not to be moved by what you can see, but by the word of God. It takes self-mastery to declare that you are healed when you are sick. It takes self-mastery to be in charge of your life and not allow the flesh to control you. Self-mastery is a fruit of the spirit called self-control.

May you be able to master yourself in Jesus name.

Prayer for today: Oh God, give me the grace to control myself and to live by Your word in Jesus name.