Mastering Yourself

 

 

Mastering Yourself

Scripture:

“Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.” — Proverbs 25:28 (NIV)

Self-control isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being surrendered. It's about letting God help you govern your responses, desires, and decisions so you can walk in wisdom—not just emotion.

We live in a world that glorifies impulse and indulgence. But as believers, we’re called to live differently. We’re called to be spirit-led, not self-led. Self-control isn’t something we muster up in our own strength—it’s a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). It grows as we stay connected to God, seeking His will above our wants.

When you choose discipline over distraction, patience over pressure, and obedience over impulse—you are choosing freedom. You are choosing to build a life with firm walls, strong foundations, and lasting purpose.

Mastering yourself begins with submitting to the Master.

Ask Yourself Today

• What area of my life needs more discipline and surrender?

• Am I letting emotions or desires control my decisions—or am I inviting the Holy Spirit to lead?

• What’s one small step I can take today to practice self-control in alignment with my purpose?

Prayer

Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the gift of self-control through Your Holy Spirit. I confess the times I’ve let emotions, desires, or distractions guide me instead of Your truth. Strengthen me today to make choices that honor You. Help me to be disciplined, focused, and intentional. Teach me to pause before I act, to seek Your wisdom before I speak, and to trust You when the easy way looks tempting.
In every area—my thoughts, my habits, my time—let me reflect Your power at work within me.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Affirmation

"I am guided by God’s Spirit and empowered with self-control. I choose wisdom over impulse, purpose over pressure, and faith over fear. My discipline is a reflection of God’s strength within me."

Meditation

2 Timothy 1:7 (ESV)

“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”

Thursday of the Seventh Week of Easter 

First Reading:  Acts 22: 30; 23: 6 -11

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 16: 1 - 11

Gospel: John 17: 20 -26

Saint of the Day: St. Boniface

Altar Call: 

A Call to Experience God’s Love Personally.

Friend, as you’ve always heard about love in action — the kind of love that gives, serves, and forgives — maybe something stirred in your heart. Maybe you’ve longed for that kind of love in your life: a love that doesn’t fail, doesn’t abandon, and doesn’t ask you to earn it. I want you to know today — that love is real, and it’s found in Jesus Christ.

In a world that often feels cold, selfish, and empty, God offers you something different — Himself. He sent His Son, Jesus, not to judge you, but to rescue you. Not because you’re perfect, but because you’re loved. And He proved it by dying for your sins and rising again, so you could have new life, peace, and eternal hope.

You don’t need to fix yourself first. You don’t need to earn His love. You just need to say yes.

“But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” – Romans 5:8

Today, Jesus is knocking on the door of your heart. He’s offering you more than religion — He’s offering a relationship. A new beginning. A clean slate. A chance to not only receive His love, but to become someone who lives it and reflects it in this world.

If you're ready to make that decision — to invite Jesus into your life — pray this simple prayer with sincerity:

Salvation Prayer

“Lord Jesus,

I acknowledge that I need You.

I have sinned, and I can’t save myself.

But I believe You died for me and rose again.

Today, I open my heart and ask You to come in.

Forgive me, change me, and make me new.

From this day forward, I choose to follow You.

Thank You for loving me first.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

If you prayed that prayer, welcome to the family of God! Heaven rejoices over your decision, and so do we. Look for a Believing Church around you to join. Thank you