86: 5 Soul Care Gifts: #3 Practice Self-Compassion
Last Updated on August 29, 2024 by Alicia Michelle
What does God say about how to practice self-compassion? How can we offer grace for our mistakes while also strive to be our best? How does God want us to be compassionate for others and for ourselves? How can self-compassion renew our minds?
- Bible verses on compassion
- Several Bible stories where we see God's compassion
- How Jesus showed compassion to those around Him
- The relationship between the inner critic and self-compassion
- Why self-compassion is transformational in our ability to love others
Today's Question: Pt 3: Practice Self-Compassion
Here's today's action question to ask yourself (remember–open this gift within the next 24-48 hours so you can take the first step to enjoying this soul care gift!):
Take some time to process these questions alone before God in a journal. Remember, it's OK to not have the answers to these questions but to let God speak to you in the midst of the difficult emotions.
Enjoy All the Episodes in the “5 Soul Care Gifts to Give Yourself” Podcast Series
Each episode we’re highlighting 1 of 5 “soul care” gifts you can give yourself so you can:
- Give glory to God and connect deeply with Him;
- Serve the ones you love with more joy; and
- Find YOU again.
Be sure to listen to the entire podcast series on these soul care gifts as each one builds upon the other:
- Ep 84: 5 Soul Care Gifts to Give Yourself Pt 1: Create Space + Solitude
- Ep 85: 5 Soul Care Gifts to Give Yourself This Year Pt 2: Choose Honest Reflection
Compassion Bible Verses Mentioned in the Podcast Episode
- Exodus 34:5-7
- Psalm 103:13
- Psalm 112:4
- Psalm 145:9
- Isaiah 30:18
- Matthew 9:36
- Luke 6:36
- Luke 7:11-15
- Luke 15:20
Other Related Podcast Episodes + Resources on Biblical Self Compassion:
- Ep 7: Managing Your Inner Critic
- Ep 66A: BONUS: 4 Tools to Process Difficult Issues with Love, Empathy + Courage
- Ep 72: How to Renew Your Mind + Overcome Negative Thought Patterns
- Ep 76: Transformation Story: How Kate Released Control + Rewired Negative Thinking
- Ep 83: ADD: 3 Steps to Manage Your Emotions for More Calm + Better Decision Making
I also ran across this video resource on biblical compassion from the Bible Project here.
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