Real-World Self-control - Illustration

Self-control may feel like a demanding task, a steep hill that we must climb alone, but the truth of 2 Timothy 1:7 reminds us that we have not been given a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-discipline. Imagine for a moment a gardener tending to a vibrant community garden. The gardener’s hands are often dirty, and the work is strenuous, but every seed planted is nurtured with purpose and hope.…