This past week was a rough one for me and I found myself being short with people and not being as understanding as I usually am. If I'm honest I had to repent several times for the things I let come out of my mouth. I also found myself making excuses for not getting things done. I say all that to say this, when I look back on the week I realize my emotions were the only thing getting in my way. It wasn't the crazy schedule or the inconveniences, it was my attitude. I lost more time being in my feelings than I did with the obstacles I faced. Reading Proverbs really has me holding up a mirror seeing where I'm the problem. What are some things you're realizing about yourself?

Reading today the chapter and the 12x devotional I have to ask my self , am I guarding what I input I to my mind eyes and soul? As the years have gone by I find that many TV shows are just not what I need to be feeding off and calling entertainment. As the information I take in narrows I have to be careful what I fill tha time with. I need to be following with time with my wife, my daughter and son in law, my parents and family, as well as close friends. As long as those friends keep me on the right path and tell me when I am off. Also, I can’t help but think of the challenges God has given me to engage more honoring God with his truth. How can I do that in love? I’ll have to work on that.

I love that we read the chapter together last nights session. Sean asked us to right down a verse tha jumped out at us to discuss. This verse jumped out at me, we did not get a chance to discuss but I obviously saw it again in this morning ready, then I realized it is also written on my whiteboard calendar above my desk. This is helping me memorize these verses more and I so appreciate it. I would ask if we can read the next days chapter in proverbs at the start of every class.

Proverbs 18 and the Discipline of Self-Mastery Many people imagine their greatest struggles are outside of them — difficult people, frustrating circumstances, limited opportunity, or the pressures of life. But the wisdom of Scripture brings the spotlight somewhere far more uncomfortable. The greatest battle of life is not first external. It is internal. Before a person can lead others, build anything meaningful, steward resources wisely, or cultivate healthy relationships, the inner life must first come under the government of wisdom. This is why self-mastery stands at the foundation of the Proverbs 12X framework. Proverbs 18 quietly exposes this battle. “He that separateth himself seeketh his own desire, and rageth against all wise judgment.” — Proverbs 18:1 The verse describes a person who withdraws from counsel, not because they love wisdom, but because they wish to protect their own desires. When the heart is not governed, correction feels offensive and wise judgment feels threatening. Self-mastery begins when we allow wisdom to examine us rather than resist it. Then Proverbs turns to the discipline of the tongue. “He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.” — Proverbs 18:13 An undisciplined person reacts quickly. The wise person listens first. Self-mastery slows the tongue, restrains impulse, and seeks understanding before responding. These two verses alone reveal how much of life is shaped by the governance of the inner man — the heart that desires, the mind that judges, and the tongue that speaks. Tomorrow in Wisdom Works – Self-Mastery, we will walk through Proverbs 18 together using our new framework. We will read the chapter together, identify key verses that expose the inner life, discuss the wisdom of the text as a group, and apply it to the discipline of self-government. Before you join, read Proverbs 18 slowly and choose one verse that speaks to self-mastery. Bring it with you. Important: New Time Tomorrow’s session will meet at:

We had a great call on Monday on Wisdom Works for Wealth Creation. And another great call today on Wisdom Works for Self Mastery. I think today was better. Sadly, neither were recorded. Zoom must have changed a feature so it’s not automatic. O will need to look into this. SInce that’s the case I am asking the attendees to post your aha’s and take aways in the comments section below thanks for your help. @everyone