"... knowing without a doubt that we are loved by God, no matter what, every minute of every day, is by far the most important aspect of self-care." I think people struggle with this more than anything else. So many cannot understand that God's love is not based on their own view of themselves. They cannot get over the "how could God love someone like me" mindset.
You might be right, Cork. Those who don't know that God loves them probably cannot love themselves well, and the only way they will be able to forgive themselves is to understand that God loves them and can forgive them, no matter what. Thanks for reading and commenting, Cork.
I absolutely agree with your point that knowing we are loved by God is by far the most important aspect of self-care. Every time I drift to making something else the basis for my identity, I get anxious, striving, and seek other things to soothe and comfort me. And most times, those things invariably are detrimental to my self-care. Thanks, Judy!
"... knowing without a doubt that we are loved by God, no matter what, every minute of every day, is by far the most important aspect of self-care." I think people struggle with this more than anything else. So many cannot understand that God's love is not based on their own view of themselves. They cannot get over the "how could God love someone like me" mindset.
You might be right, Cork. Those who don't know that God loves them probably cannot love themselves well, and the only way they will be able to forgive themselves is to understand that God loves them and can forgive them, no matter what. Thanks for reading and commenting, Cork.
I absolutely agree with your point that knowing we are loved by God is by far the most important aspect of self-care. Every time I drift to making something else the basis for my identity, I get anxious, striving, and seek other things to soothe and comfort me. And most times, those things invariably are detrimental to my self-care. Thanks, Judy!
I know the feeling, Tom. Thankfully, I also know where to go to find the One who will truly care for me. Thanks!
Thank you Judy-Loving yourself is the hardest until He shows you how. “Search for Significant-helped me” Complete in Him.
That’s great, Rebecca. Yes, we are complete in him!