Titus

We need to live this way everyday! Titus 2:11-14

11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, 13 looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works.

It is hard to deny ourselves, but it is possible, and through His grace can be incredibly rewarding. Sobering, as if we're in some kind of drunkenness, giving in to our desires instead of His! "Lord forgive us for being like drunk men chasing after our own lusts and being controlled by them as in a man who is controlled by the alcohol he gives into, forgive us and free us, please Lord in Jesus Name."