My youngest grandson who is eighteen months is learning what "no " means...item by item...
The other day he was walking by some of my things ...he stopped, looked and said to himself, "no, no, no " then walked on. I hadn't said anything at all, but he was telling himself that this was a not some thing for him to get into....
Other times, he will look at you, reach for something that he knows is a "no" and do it anyway, smirking as he walks or runs in another direction...oh, those eyes of mischief...it hard keeping a straight face...
But, he is learning lessons for life, self control, with a little mischief thrown in...how far the boundaries can be pushed, and what will be the consequences ...plus, a lot of love along the way...
Maybe this is a life long lesson, self control...with boundaries...maybe others have mastered it, but I am still plugging along, learning new times of use of self control...food, use of time, buying, attitude, etc....it is part of the fruit of the spirit...I am not there yet in working through all of those...but, sharpening away ...with the Father's help...the Spirit of Truth speaking , "no,no, no" to my heart when I am loosing control...
We learn lessons from all phases of life, watching others grow, ourselves growing and testing ...never a dull moment...thank YOU...
Proverbs 25:28 A person without self-controlis like a house with its doors and windows knocked out. MSG
Galatians 5:22-25 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. NIV
Galatians 5:22 But what happens when we live God’s way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard—things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity. We develop a willingness to stick with things, a sense of compassion in the heart, and a conviction that a basic holiness permeates things and people. We find ourselves involved in loyal commitments, not needing to force our way in life, able to marshal and direct our energies wisely. MSG
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