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Self Care
“Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.”
If we are meant to live as Jesus lived, then that includes looking at the details of His daily life. He understood the importance of self-care:
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Many times throughout the Gospels, Jesus retreated from everyone else to rest alone or to pray by Himself (see Mark 1:9-13, Mark 1:35, Mark 6:30-32, Mark 6:45-46, Mark 14:32-42).
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Jesus took time to sleep, even when it was inconvenient (Matthew 8:23-27).
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Jesus encouraged others to rest, like when He told Martha not to be anxious about the housework, but to come and relax with Him (Luke 10: 38-42; see also Mark 2:27).
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When His Apostles were in the midst of major transition (wrapping their heads around Jesus’ death and Resurrection), He fed them (John 21:5-14).
When we begin being intentional about the wonderful creation that is us, the need for self-care becomes apparent. Taking care of ourselves isn’t selfish; it’s at the service of providing others only the best of who God created us to be. Even God Incarnate knew He needed moments of restoration. It is all a part of the Holy Beautiful Lifestyle.
These things include:
Sleep
Being Still
Exercise
Healthy Eating
Leisure
Journaling
Counseling
Seeking Medical Care
Massage