Temperance Tuesday - Mind stayed on God

Definition of temperance 1: moderation in action, thought, or feeling : RESTRAINT 2a: habitual moderation in the indulgence of the appetites or passions b: moderation in or abstinence from the use of alcoholic beverages

Most of of when we think of temperance we relate it to diet or alcohol. Sometimes we even think of restraining from certain actions. I believe we do not think of controlling our thoughts and FEELINGS.

Our thoughts if not controlled become actions most of the time through our feelings. When we take on certain thoughts and dwell of them, they tend to take over our emotions. Once our emotions are taken over then those emotions turn into actions. These actions can be mild such as speaking I'll words or severe blowing up and in some cases even murder.

We need to stop the thought from progressing by going to God in prayer or song in order to allow Him to take control. God says in Isaiah 26:3 King James Bible

"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee."

We should keep focused on Him and He will take care of the rest.