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Precious Women of Faith!

This month is about love and appreciation. It is a time to think about how important love is in our lives. My focus this month is on self-care and self-love. As God commands us in Matthew 22:39 to love others as ourselves, we must first learn to love ourselves; otherwise, we cannot love others properly.

Society often defines self-love as focusing on ourselves, but true self-love, from a biblical perspective, is about recognizing God. It helps us see our worth and understand God's love for us. The Bible reminds us that we are valuable and encourages us to find joy in being daughters of God.
Do you truly understand how to love yourself as a Christian woman?

Here are some powerful insights on what genuine self-love really means.

Love God First: Loving God first is the beginning of learning how to love yourself and others well.

The greatest commandment for believers is to love God completely. When you love God, you learn to love yourself and care for others (1 John 4:8). “Loving your neighbor as yourself” means to show the same care you have for yourself to others. It does not mean you must love yourself first. Reference: Matthew 22:37-39

2. Know Your Worth: Being amazed by how God created you and chose you to live on Earth during this time helps you love yourself for who you are and who you can become.

Knowing your worth is important for loving yourself because it helps you see how God views you. God created you with purpose and made your life meaningful. He sent His Son to save you, which shows your value. When He created you, He made you a masterpiece, a beautiful work of art. How can you not love yourself? You must love yourself the way He loved you when He created you, beautifully made. Reference: Psalm 139:14, Ephesians 1:11, John 3:16, Romans 5:7-11

3. Know Your Identity in Christ: Knowing that you are a child of God and loved by the Father can help you learn to love yourself.

You are a loved child of God, and you can call Him “Abba” (Dad). This means you can love yourself because He loves you. As a Christian, you can believe in your faith. When you trust in Jesus, you know who you are. But loving yourself doesn’t mean life will be easy. God says that tough times are part of being His child, and they help us in the future.

Reference: Romans 8:14-17

4. Speak God’s Word Over Yourself: Loving yourself means speaking God’s word over your life. This acts as food for your soul.

You cannot love yourself based only on material things. Like children of God, we also need spiritual food from the Word of God, not just physical food. Proverbs 18:21 says that our words shape our lives. Speaking negatively can lead to self-hatred, while speaking love through God's Word helps us see ourselves the way God does, flaws and all. Being kind to yourself shows love and can bring joy and better health (Proverbs 16:24).
To engage with God’s Word, study, and memorize scriptures. Place them in visible spots at home to remind yourself throughout the day.

Reference: Matthew 4:4

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5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.