86: 5 Soul Care Gifts to Give Yourself This Year, Pt 3: Practice Self-Compassion

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?

In today’s podcast episode we’ll talk about the importance of practicing compassion towards ourselves, including compassion bible verses and compassion bible stories. We’ll discover how being self-compassionate as Christian women is an important mindset for mental health, for soul care and to be able to renew our minds according to God’s word.

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In Part 3 of our “5 Soul Care Gifts to Give Yourself This Year” podcast series we’re looking at how self-compassion is not only a huge part of finding God’s peace but is a critical part of our ability to love others well.

We’ll talk about:

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

We’ll talk about how, with God’s help, we can learn to cultivate a softer spirit towards ourselves and others through the supernatural gift of compassion.

Join us as we “unwrap” this next soul care gift and bring a bit more light and joy to our weary souls by tapping into how to practice biblical compassion.

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!):

What is my inward response to recognizing pain? Do I hear a harsh voice? What does it say?

What is my first response to when others are in pain? Where might I have heard these voices? What would I like those voices to be instead?

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:

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:

I also ran across this video resource on biblical compassion from the Bible Project here.

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About Alicia Michelle

As a Bible teacher, author and professional Christian life coach, Alicia Michelle empowers women to cultivate a closer walk with Christ through her Connected Bible Community, and other 5Rs Bible Study™ resources; and to find life balance and overcome negative thought patterns through her signature coaching programs (Reset Life Balance Group Coaching; The Mindset Makeover). As host of the Vibrant Christian Living Podcast, she inspires thousands of women each week with practical tips and powerful inspiration on how they can create the life of their dreams and live out God’s best plan for their lives. Alicia is also the creator of the Spiritual Growth Rhythm,™ a simple way for anyone to apply biblical truth and connect with God in less than 10 minutes a day. Alicia is a wife to her best friend and husband of 19 years, and a mom of four very vibrant children (ages 17 to 8). Follow her on Instagram at @vibrantchristianliving and learn more about the Connected Bible Community and group coaching programs at VibrantChristianLiving.com.