Self-Control

READ: Luke 6:46-49
THINK: Why was the wise man wise in this parable? How are you like or unlike him?
PRAY: For you and your teammates and the ability to learn and mature despite growing tiredness!

And in pursuing knowledge, we arrive at the next step self-control. I don't think I'll waste a lot of words. Self-control is simply making the choice to do what you now know that you should.

If you know that you need to spend more time in conversation with God, schedule some time and do it. If you know that you need to focus during practice to further your game, stop making excuses and do it. If you know that you are to love your neighbor, but you have wronged them, control your emotions and apologize. If you know it is best for the team for you to play #2 doubles instead of #3 singles, adjust your attitude and do your best at it.

Self-control is about bringing action to the knowledge you have gained. It's about doing it. It gives validation to your knowledge and beliefs. If you don't do something, then you obviously don't believe it’s important. Self-control is what helps you to do it.

Like I said, short, simple and to the point.

We will be a team that seeks the best for each other, seeks to know the best way of living and playing, and then puts what we learn into practice.

And that will make for a very joyful and memorable season.