Everybody’s saying, “Come on, come on!” “Everybody does it, nothing is wrong!” My heart beats fast, I don’t know what to do, Then Sophia whispers, “Who are you listening to?” I can stop, I can breathe, I can bring what I’m feeling to Jesus with me. I don’t have to follow just because they do, Jesus, give me strength To choose what pleases You. Self-control! Doesn’t mean I hide, All the things I’m feeling deep inside. I can tell the truth, I can bring it to the Light, And Jesus can help me Choose what’s right. Self-control! When the pressure gets strong, When everybody tells me, “Come and follow along!” I can stand with Jesus, Even standing alone, ’Cause I know His voice, And I know where I belong. Sometimes I’m angry, I want to shout! Sometimes there’s a fire Trying to burst right out! I don’t have to pretend, “I’m fine, I’m okay.” I can tell Jesus how I feel And let Him lead the way. “I’m angry, Jesus!” “I’m hurt inside!” “I really want to do it!” “I don’t know what is right!” He doesn’t ask me To run and hide. He brings me from the darkness And walks right by my side. Self-control! Doesn’t mean I hide, All the things I’m feeling deep inside. I can tell the truth, I can bring it to the Light, And Jesus can help me Choose what’s right. Sophia says, “Being strong isn’t never feeling mad. It isn’t never wanting Something you shouldn’t have. Strength is when the feeling says, ‘Do what YOU want to do!’ But your heart says, ‘Jesus, I still choose You.’” Ohhh, I can choose! Yes, I can choose! Even when it’s hard, I don’t have to lose. I can pause, I can pray, I can listen for His voice, The Spirit gives me strength To make another choice! When my friends say, “Do it!” I can say, “No.” When my anger says, “SHOUT!” I can let it go. When I want it right now, I can learn to wait. When something looks exciting, I can stop and think and pray. Not because I’m scared, Not because I’m weak, But because I know Whose voice I want to seek. Self-control! There is power in my choice. I don’t have to follow Every feeling, crowd, or noise. I can bring it all to Jesus, Nothing has to hide, His Spirit grows His fruit Deep down inside. Love and joy, Peace and patience, Kindness, goodness too, Faithfulness and gentleness Help me follow You. And when it gets difficult, Sophia reminds me too: “Self-control is Spirit-grown strength That helps you choose what’s true.” So when the whole world shouts, “Come this way!” I’ll stop and listen To what Jesus has to say. I may feel it, I may want it, I may struggle too… But my feelings aren’t my master. Jesus… I choose You. I choose You. Even when it’s hard… I choose You.
