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No, the Bible does not tell us, in so many words, to practice self-care. But taking care of yourself is assumed, a given. The Bible says to “love your neighbor as you love yourself”.
It is a given that we will take care of ourselves, that we do treat ourselves with love and consideration. There is a really good Biblical basis for practicing self-care that I hope to post in this thread and help you see that He is really with you. He has always been there by your side, seeking your love and care. If only you listen to that gentle voice and He will change your whole world for the better. For He who lives in you is greater than the one who is in the world.
But Christian self-care isn't the same as you find in the rest of the world: manicures and spa days and expensive jewelry and fancy chocolate. It's more like soul-care, having that secret time with your Father in heaven, going on a vacation with Him, knowing the image of God that you carry with you than like buy-fancy-stuff-and-leave-me-alone-care.
How do you self-care? Do you know you can and must learn to love yourself? And, Yes, Love God FIRST and ALWAYS.
It is a given that we will take care of ourselves, that we do treat ourselves with love and consideration. There is a really good Biblical basis for practicing self-care that I hope to post in this thread and help you see that He is really with you. He has always been there by your side, seeking your love and care. If only you listen to that gentle voice and He will change your whole world for the better. For He who lives in you is greater than the one who is in the world.
But Christian self-care isn't the same as you find in the rest of the world: manicures and spa days and expensive jewelry and fancy chocolate. It's more like soul-care, having that secret time with your Father in heaven, going on a vacation with Him, knowing the image of God that you carry with you than like buy-fancy-stuff-and-leave-me-alone-care.
How do you self-care? Do you know you can and must learn to love yourself? And, Yes, Love God FIRST and ALWAYS.
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