We don’t need more self-esteem. What we need is more self-government.

The first and most important thing for people to govern (rule, manage) are themselves. The book of Proverbs lets us know that he who rules his spirit is stronger than he who takes a city.

Self-Government is built upon Self-Denial & Sacrifice.

With the increase of self-help books, teachings, and conversations, why is there an increase in counseling, depression, and discontent? Could it be that the focus on self is counterproductive?

What if we turned our focus to others?   What if we took to heart the example of Jesus and laid down our lives for others?   

God’s ways are not our ways.   Instead of seeking to save our lives, life is found in giving our lives.   The more we give our lives through self-denial and sacrifice, the more we govern ourselves.   

I pray today that we all would advance from the bondage of self-help to the freedom of self-denial and sacrifice. 

Through the power of the Holy Spirit we can manifest one of His fruit: self-government.