Lessons from Self-control - Story

Last summer, I had the joy of mentoring a young man named David who was navigating the turbulent waters of life in his twenties. He was bright, gifted, and brimming with potential, yet he often found himself trapped in patterns of impulsiveness—whether it was late-night distractions or hasty decisions that left him feeling empty the next morning. One afternoon, as we sat in a small café, he shared his frustration, saying, “I know I’m called to something more, but I just can’t seem to get it together.…