Self-control

"A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls."(Prov 25:28)

I really don't have much to say about this verse other than that I feel convicted. I think self-control is something I see most lacking in my life and maybe it's the thing I most wish I had. And it's probably the thing I feel most often guilty about for not having. I too often give into whatever wordly desire I have, or let words come out of my mouth that are not helpful or encouraging, or act according to selfishness, and the list goes on.

The picture about the city that is broken into and unprotected makes so much sense. It seems that the more I give into my wordly desires, the harder it is to resist them, and the more don't restrain my tongue, the more unhelpful are the things that I say and the dumber they are.

Just this morning I said something to my husband that was so dumb I can hardly believe it happened. I know my heart is full of wickedness, but for some reason when something like that comes out, I am always surprised as if I should know/do better. 

I just confessed these things to the Lord and pray that He would build back strong city walls. And I am thankful that I am clothed with the righteousness of Christ, because otherwise I would have to run and hide in shame from God, and how could I ever lift my eyes to Him to pray and ask for forgiveness and grace? 

"Your blood has washed away my sin, Jesus thank you!
The father's wrath completely satisfied, Jesus thank you!
Once your enemy, now seated at your table
Jesus, thank you!"