“The Battle of Self”

Beloved, one of the biggest battles we face every day is not with circumstances, people, or pressure — it is the battle of self. The tension between what we want and what God desires is often where the real struggle lives.

The Old Testament reminds us in Proverbs 16:32: “Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.” Conquering external enemies may look impressive, but mastering our own impulses is far greater victory.

The New Testament makes this even clearer. In Luke 9:23, Jesus says, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” The call is not occasional — it is daily. Following Christ requires continual surrender of pride, ego, fear, and self-will.

The battle of self is not about self-hatred — it is about self-surrender.

So Beloved, when the struggle rises within — pause, surrender, and choose alignment over impulse. Victory isn’t always loud. Sometimes it looks like quiet obedience.

If self-surrender is left unchecked, it’s impossible

for us to truly and authentically submit to God. Because the greatest win is not defeating others — it is surrendering ourselves to God

Pray with me: Father God, help me win the battle within. Teach me to surrender my will to Yours daily and to walk in humility, obedience, and trust — in Jesus’ name, I pray, believe, receive, and praise in advance, Amen!

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