Summary
Explore how your life can transform when you master strength under control. Begin the journey now.
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Strength Under Control: Introduction
What do you think of when you read or hear the word, “meek”? You might be tempted to think of the archetypal 97-pound weakling who usually appears in contrast to a muscly hero. Think Charles Atlas or Captain America. We often mistake meekness for weakness.
Strength Under Control: Meekness Does Not Equal Weakness
But meekness did not equal weakness in the biblical world. The Greek word for “meekness” actually means “strength under control.” It would be used to describe a wild stallion brought under control.
Strength Under Control: Trust in God
Happiness does not come from being weak. But someone who is meek can be made happy by God, because they put their trust in him rather than in their own strength. Relying on our own skills and abilities to navigate life simply leads to stress.
Strength Under Control: Let Go and Let God
Happy people let go and let God. They agree to letting God fulfil his purpose for their lives. As we practice meekness it relieves stress and worry. That sounds like a recipe for happiness to me!
Reflection Question
- What aspect of your life do you need to surrender to God? Can you see how that might make you happier?
This Week on Battle Drill Devotionals
- Monday 9 October – From Heartache to Healing: How to Release Grief and Embrace Happiness
- Tuesday 10 October – Mastering Your Strength Under Control: Achieving Happiness in a World of Chaos
- Wednesday 11 October – Embrace a Joyful Life: Understanding why Forgiveness is the Key to Happiness
- Thursday 12 October – Unlocking Happiness and Integrity: Trail to A Joyous & Upright Life
- Friday 13 October – “Happy Are The Peacemakers”: Unearthing the Joy of Conflict Resolution
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- A Timely and Uplifting Prayer For Happiness In Your Community
- Why It Is Important To Know Your Identity In Christ
- Happiness Begins with Gratitude: What Happens When People are Delighted
- God’s Beautiful Gift Of Grace: Does God Forgive All Sins?
Outgoing Links
- 1. The Power of Gentleness: Strength Under Control – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/faith/the-power-of-gentleness-strength-under-control/
- 2. 7 Self-Control Strategies – https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/contemporary-psychoanalysis-in-action/201501/7-self-control-strategies
- 3. The Strength of Self-Control – https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/exercise-and-stress/art-20044469
- 4. Self-Control is Strength – https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/eight_steps_to_greater_self_control
- 5. A Life in Balance – https://www.huffpost.com/entry/stress-and-health_b_3313606
- 6. Cultivating Strength and Self-Control – https://ideas.ted.com/5-ways-to-build-your-personal-resilience/
- 7. How to Gain Control of Your Emotions – https://www.wikihow.com/Gain-Control-of-Your-Emotions
- 8. Strength Under Control: Overcoming Anger – https://www.crosswalk.com/family/parenting/kids/strength-under-control-overcoming-anger.html
- 9. Emotion Regulation Skills – https://www.positivepsychology.com/wp-content/uploads/Emotion-Regulation.pdf
- 10. The Two Types of Self-Control – https://fs.blog/2018/07/self-control/
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