I don't know about you, but loving myself is sometimes extremely difficult because I am my own worst critic. When I make mistakes, it can be difficult to move past them. I know that this should not be because I am a child of God and He loves me as I am. Flaws and all, if he can move past my transgressions, why is it so hard for me to do the same? I have found that beating myself up for the mistakes that I make only makes things worse for me, emotionally, physically, spiritually and sometimes that spills over onto others that I encounter which isn't fair. In retrospect, continually dwelling on the mistakes isn't even worth the energy; energy that I could be using productively by helping others and encouraging them when they need it most. I know I will have my difficult days, but from now on, I vow to make a conscious effort to love myself at all times, no matter the situation, just as "Jesus Loves Me". He knows my heart and if He knows it, so should I. I will no longer get hung up on misakes, no matter how great or small. His grace is sufficient and all I have to do is be sincere in my prayer of asking for forgivness for whatever I have done and He will take care of the rest!
(AIN'T GOD'S LOVE GRAND? More grand than my wildest dreams - especially since I DID NOT READ "Glimmers of Grace" BEFORE I WROTE THIS!!!) JKH


I thought this piece would make the perfect addition to my thoughts on self-love. Hope you enjoy!

From the book "Glimmers of Grace" Sparkling Reminders to Encourage You by Women of Faith and Thomas Nelson, Inc.

Life! Cebebrate It by Luci Swindoll

Loving Ourselves

So often we don't like who we are. We don't like what we see in the mirror, we're dissatisfied with how we look or what we weigh, or we're disappointed in how we've misbehaved or how we've treated someone else. And the sum total of that prevents us from truly loving ourselves.

At one time or another I've felt unlovable for all the reasons listed above, and I imagine you have too. And on rare occasions, I still do. But I've learned that God loves me no matter what. As long as I am confident in God's love for me, I eventually come around to the realization that I can love me too.

What happens when I love me unconditionally? Well, I'm more content, I feel appreciated, I'm sweeter to other people, I don't get my feelings hurt because I'm secure inside, and I do things for other people without expecting something from them in return - all those things and more. In short, I do unto others what I want done unto me!


If you are walking under the influence of love, you will be a joy and a calming breeze.
-"LIVING THE LOVE DARE" by Stephen Kendrick and Alex Kendrick


Remember: "Be encouraged by being an encourager!"

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