1. Emotional Intelligence & Self-Control Focal Scriptures (NLT): Psalms 27:13-14 (13) Yet I am confident I will see the Lord’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living. (14) Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord. Psalms 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God.

2. Self – Control & Emotional Intelligence Definition Self Control Control of one’s emotions, desires, or actions by one’s own will. Definition of Emotional Intelligence The ability to perceive and understand personal feelings and those of others. We must know ourselves (self-awareness) What make you angry, sad, fearful, frustrated, tearful? What makes you happy, joyful, excited, peaceful? How do we react to our emotions and control them?

3. Brave (OUTWARD) (You do not show fear in body language, speech, emotions, actions) Definition of Brave: Function: Adjective (Action) Meaning: feeling or displaying no fear by temperament. Synonyms: courageous, fearless, greathearted, heroic, lionhearted, Related Words: determined, firm, undeterred, unflinching, spirited, adventuresome, adventurous, bold, daring, dashing, gutsy, crazy, daredevil, overconfident, thoughtless, comforted, encouraged, reassured, unafraid Near Antonyms: Scary, shy, timid, anxious, apprehensive, nervous; cautious,; afraid, disturbed, frightened, horrified, panicked, scared, shocked, spooked, startled, terrified, terrorized, upset; concerned, dismayed, worried, chicken, chickenhearted, coward, cowardly, fainthearted, fearful. If you are not brave, bullies will detect it.

4. COURAGEOUS (INWARD) (In your mind, you decide not to fear. We must control our thoughts and eliminate or discount fearful thoughts.) - Our thoughts control our body, our emotions, our actions. Definition of Courage: Function: noun Meaning: strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger, the moral courage to speak out against injustice when no one else will, Synonyms bravery, courageousness, fearlessness, heart, nerve. Psalm 27:1-3. Related Words: backbone, fortitude, grit, determination, perseverance, endurance, stamina, tenacity, boldness. Antonyms: faintheartedness, fearfulness, timidity, weakness; impotence, ineffectualness; hesitation, indecision, indecisiveness, irresolution, cowardliness, spinelessness,

5. PATIENCE Definition: 1. Bearing or enduring pain, difficulty, or annoyance with calmness. 2. Tolerant; understanding 3. Persevering 4. Capable of calmly awaiting an outcome or result; not hasty or impulsive

6. AMBITION, ANXIETY and FEAR Ambition – Psalms 46:10. Be still, and know that I am God. Definition: A strong desire to gain a particular objective, the drive to succeed, or to gain fame, power, wealth, etc. Anxiety - Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication (to ask for humbly) with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Definition: A state of being uneasy or worried about what may happen, concern about a possible future. Fear - Isaiah 41:10. Fear not, for I am with you…. Definition of Fear: to be afraid or feel anxious about a possible or probable situation or event. False Evidence Appearing Real