In the last week of the Wisdom for Dummies series at Cherry Hills Community Church, I focused on the value of self-control as a key part of living wisely.
There is so much packed in here, I will be re-listening several times to digest, internalize, make plans for renewing my (sadly atrophied) self control.
One thing I am unsure of, and perhaps you have any resources share, Gary (or maybe even Lisa?), is walking the line between self-control and "listening to your body" when you have health issues.
I know I need to do better. I know I fall, most often, into the laziness/path of least resistance trap. Some of it genuinely is because of the difficulty I have with mind and body (I have multiple sclerosis and also numerous headaches). There are many things that I and my family would benefit from if I did them, but I often don't have the physical or mental energy.
If you have anything to share on that angle/aspect of self-control, that would be wonderful!
Kristina, I tell the story of a couple, Darell and Stacy, in Making Your Marriage a Fortress. Darell has lived with MS for decades. He and Stacy are so mature in their faith, and so inspiring. Rather than try to offer a few pat answers to your question that deseves a much more in-depth response, would you be open to talking with Darell and Stacy directly? I'm fairly confident they'd be willing to do that. If so, email me at gary@garythomas.com, and I'll connect you.
So much wisdom in so little space! Good words for the world to hear... Thank you!
I'm reminded of the words of the old hymn, "O Jesus, I have promised:"
O let me feel Thee near me,
the world is ever near;
I see the sights that dazzle,
the tempting sounds I hear;
my foes are ever near me,
around me and within;
but, Jesus, draw Thou nearer,
and shield my soul from sin.
Written in 1869... and just as meaningful a prayer for today.
Keep up the good work!
May the Holy Spirit continue to fill you, bless you, and use you!
There is so much packed in here, I will be re-listening several times to digest, internalize, make plans for renewing my (sadly atrophied) self control.
One thing I am unsure of, and perhaps you have any resources share, Gary (or maybe even Lisa?), is walking the line between self-control and "listening to your body" when you have health issues.
I know I need to do better. I know I fall, most often, into the laziness/path of least resistance trap. Some of it genuinely is because of the difficulty I have with mind and body (I have multiple sclerosis and also numerous headaches). There are many things that I and my family would benefit from if I did them, but I often don't have the physical or mental energy.
If you have anything to share on that angle/aspect of self-control, that would be wonderful!
Kristina, I tell the story of a couple, Darell and Stacy, in Making Your Marriage a Fortress. Darell has lived with MS for decades. He and Stacy are so mature in their faith, and so inspiring. Rather than try to offer a few pat answers to your question that deseves a much more in-depth response, would you be open to talking with Darell and Stacy directly? I'm fairly confident they'd be willing to do that. If so, email me at gary@garythomas.com, and I'll connect you.