“Stand firm, and you will win life.” NIV

Pastor Mark Schwarzbauer PhDFamily Worship Center

Luke 21:19

“Stand firm, and you will win life.” NIV

How to

Stop Worrying

and

Start LivingPastor Mark Schwarzbauer PhDFamily Worship Center 9/27/15

Pastor Mark Schwarzbauer PhDFamily Worship Center

Pastor Mark Schwarzbauer PhDFamily Worship Center

• “Stand firm and you will win life.” • The use of the middle imperative in

“win” means we are commanded to take action and be responsible for getting ourselves under control by mastering our emotions and actions.

Win life by mastering emotions

and actions.

Marshmallows, Self-Control and Future Success To reap long term benefits

we must control our impulses and

learn to delay gratification.

Long term consequences of impulse

control and delayed gratification.• 1. The children who waited for a

second marshmallow or pretzel, showing self-control and delayed gratification, fared much better in life.

Long term consequences of impulse

control and delayed gratification.• 2. Higher SAT scores. • 3. Lower BMI (Body Mass Index).• 4. Lower rates of addiction.• 5. Lower divorce rates.• 6. More competent in life than those

who took instant gratification.• 7. Higher level of satisfaction.

Proverbs 25:28Like a city that is broken down and without walls [leaving it unprotected] Is a man who has no self-control over his spirit [and sets himself up for trouble]. AMP

You can and should develop Godly self-control no matter how old you are.

Godly Self-Control• Self- control is fruit of the Holy

Spirit Gal. 5:22-23.• Paul encourages us to strong

self-discipline so we fight the good fight effectively in life. I Corinthians 9: 24-27, I Timothy 6:12.

How to Develop Godly Self-Control

Start with small habits you can

be successful in.

Admiral William H. "Bill" McRaven

The commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command shared a simple lesson he has learned in 36 years as a Navy SEAL. “If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.”

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Part Two: You Really Can Change

Pastor Mark Schwarzbauer, Ph.D. Family Worship Center

Part 1: 2/15/15Part 2: 3/1/15

You really can change if you WANT TO.

Part Three: Change Your

Brain

Neuroplasticity – your brain can

physically rewire in response to demand.

Neuroplasticity – your brain can physically rewire in response to demand.

• 20th Century science believed neuro was fixed.•Romans 12:1-2 taught

renewal 2 millennia ago.

Develop self-control by being consistent.

• Galatians 6:9 May we never tire of doing what is good and right before our Lord because in His season we shall bring in a great harvest if we can just persist. (VOICE).• Muscle memory and self-control

memory.

Develop self-control by incremental steps,

starting with those small habits you can

be successful in.

Did I mention be consistent?

Luke 21:19

“Stand firm, and you will win life.” NIV