P A T I E N C E

Proverbs 16:32

How well do you control your emotions during competition?  Do you get easily distracted or do you stay under control?  Might the Bible have anything to say about these matters?

Proverbs chapter 16 and verse 32 states, “Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city.”  Sometimes the greatest battles we fight take place between our ears.

It’s often the struggle over who controls our minds and emotions that is the foremost factor in our success or failure.  In this verse, patience and self-control are valued even more highly than physical strength or military power.

As you compete today, ask the Lord to enable you to master your mind and emotions.  Ask Him to take control of them for His purposes.  Compete with patience and in full control of your mental and emotional focus.  As the proverb says, these qualities make us better than the mighty warrior and even stronger than the one who can overthrow a city.  Compete like a champion today!

Bible Reading Plan:
John 5:16-30
I Peter 2:1-8
Song of Solomon 1
Jeremiah 44-46