A Desirable Jewel

Like many collectors, I find that certain colors
and shapes attract my attention. For instance,
the predominate color of my shoes and
clothing (after black) is Blue.
Green takes first place in my jewelry.
Warm tones like red and orange

are almost non-existent!

Funny, I’m a “cool colored” gal and yet,
to be balanced I need to incorporate
some warm hues.

That seems to be the case with the spiritual gems
that I collect as well.

I’m drawn to KINDNESS and PATIENCE,
GRATITUDE and FORGIVENESS.
Of course, LOVE and FAITH are my favorites…
but let me tell you about SELF-CONTROL.

Now, this is a jewel I sorely need in my collection.
I imagine SELF-CONTROL as a deep orange/brown,
the color of rich wood and stability.
I suppose I would already have it
if it was easily accessible and abundant...
but truly, it is a rare and elusive gemstone.

I’ve found it takes concentrated effort and focus
to acquire it! And frankly, I’ve been known to give
up in this particular pursuit.

Oh, selfishness, self-centeredness and self-praise are in
much greater supply, and alas, I’ve collected some of
these along the way.

But the glow of SELF-CONTROL will spread
the glorious light of DISCIPLINE over my life,
bringing true CONTENTMENT.

“LORD please help me to surrender to Your Holy Spirit,
so that the Jewel of SELF-CONTROL

will change my thoughts, words and actions

and I am may be more pleasing in your sight.”

For God did not give us a spirit of timidity,
but a spirit of power, of love and of self-control.
2 Timothy 1:7