1 Peter 1: 13 So think clearly and exercise self-control. 

so lately I am on a mission of self control... in every area of my life.. with spending.. with eating... exercising... talking... 

I find self control is a great thing.. but I also find that it does not come naturally... this is a battle to continually be doing what I think is the right thing rather than what is feeling better... 

now while I am not really talking about spiritual things.. it is the truth in spirit too... we don't always feel like praying or reading the word.. but all these things are good for us.. just like self control in spending and eating and exercising... 

I come to accept that few things that are good for our lives come easily... they are something that has to be worked out... something that we have to strive for... something that takes a conscious effort on our part... and right in the middle of that is the self control... *sighs*