Self Control.

Self control. The ability to control oneself, in particular one's emotions and desires or the expression of them in one's behavior, esp. in difficult situations.

This was the definition that Google gave me. Technology. Where would be be without it?! 

Anyway...what does it mean to have self control? Is it acceptable to have it and apply it to a particular area of life and not to others? What are sure fire ways to maintaining self control?

Man o man do I wish I knew the answers to those questions. Does it mean that I walk into a clothing store and look around, even try stuff on, then walk out purchasing nothing? If so then I'm getting better at that part. Successfully achieved that this weekend haha. Or does self control mean that we act not on our emotions but based on logic and practicality? 

I think that to an extent, it's both. Not only do we have to have self control and not buy every little thing in a store, but we also need to learn to slow down and think before we act. Go against our instant gratification culture. Our constant streaming of "connectivity". Self control. 

As I write this, different instances are popping up in my head about times when I had self control and times when I didn't have so much. I'm far from perfect but sometimes I wonder how it's possible  to keep it all together, to have constant self control. Seriously, what does that even look like?

For me, the answer is simple. Jesus. He is the perfect example. Not just because he is the perfect example does not mean following him will be a piece of cake. I'm constantly being reminded of that and how I need to lean on him to get me through. With Jesus I can have self control. And I am so thankful for that fact.