Self-control, Day 3

Yesterday...well it was a crazy day.  My son was playing in the kitchen and fell off of the laundry basket he was standing on, hitting his head on the tile floor.  Then our chair fell, hitting his nose.  He is going to have two black eyes and already has a big goose-egg on his head.  I feel so guilty.  I was in the next room folding laundry and turned around a minute too late.  If I had checked sooner, and seen him steal my laundry basket, this wouldn't have happened.

So, we're on day 3 of self control.  I'll put day 2 and 3 up just in case y'all are behind like me.

2 Peter 1:3-8

New International Version (NIV)

Confirming One’s Calling and Election

 ³ His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. ⁴ Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.

 ⁵ For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; ⁶ and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; ⁷ and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. ⁸ For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Day 2: TRUTHS
Lies fill our world and seep into our homes. If we don’t know His truths then lies will take us captive. Lies have taken me captive. If lies bind us, we doubt God’s love and question His faithfulness when difficulties arise. If lies fill our minds, we define God’s character based upon our circumstance rather than based upon His revelation. We must maintain an arsenal of truths in our hearts and souls in order to combat lies. - Savoring Living Water
With your journal and pen ready, look for specific TRUTHS in this week’s text. Read the passage three times, each time answering one of the following questions:
• What does this passage teach about God?
• What does this passage teach about the author?
• What can I learn about who I am in Christ?
As you find truths, list them in your journal. Consider making a master list of all you learn through your studies about the Holy Spirit, the fruit that comes as you keep in step with the Spirit of God, and what is true of those who are in Christ.




Day 3: PROMISES
At times He speaks conditional promises, meaning they will only be experienced when a condition is met. For example, He promises to guard our hearts and minds with peace as we lay all of our anxious thoughts before Him with prayer and thanksgiving. (Phil. 4:6-7) Peace comes after we come to Him. Other times He gives unconditional promises, meaning that they will happen regardless. For example He promises to never leave or forsake His children. Never. Once His, He will not leave us. We may try to walk away from Him, but He remains our Father. He promises. - Savoring Living Water
Today read your passage while looking for PROMISES. Remember to note whether a promise is conditional or unconditional.
• What is promised to me in this passage?
• Are these promises conditional or unconditional?
• If conditional, what does He require for the promise to be fulfilled?