Keep Your Love On: ConnectionSample

Day 20

Self-control is at the core of being a powerful person. Self-control means that you can tell yourself what to do and you can make yourself do it. The ability to control yourself is what enables you to create a safe place for trust and intimacy in a relationship, a place where you can say to someone, "I'm going to be okay no matter what you do, because I always know what I'm going to do." .

• What is at risk in an argument when you do not practice self-control?
• What earthly “lessons” have been modeled for you that devalue the ability to practice self-control? What heavenly lessons have you learned regarding the value placed on self-control?
• Who and what do you protect when you practice self-control in conflict, or even in pursuing your goal of connection with someone?