EPISODE · Jan 15, 2025 · 18 MIN
Episode 25: Series on Self Care Part III: Is Self-Care Selfish? What Does the Bible Say?
from Adoptive Mom Life | Open Adoption, Adoptive Parenting, Birth Family, Christian Community, Biblical Encouragement · host Heartgrown Mama
In the final episode of our three-part series on self-care, we discuss whether self-care is biblical or if it has selfish implications. I think it can go either way, depending on how it’s being done. Too much of a good thing isn’t always a good thing! We discuss a handful of scriptures as they pertain to self-care. The Bible doesn’t explicitly mention self-care, but there are some verses that speak to caring for our bodies, minds, and spirits. As adoptive moms (or moms who are waiting to adopt a child), practicing self-care is an integral part of meeting our own needs so we can meet the needs of our families. But more importantly, if we can view self-care as a means to be in relationship with our Creator, and not being alone for the sake of being alone, then I think we’re on the right track! What do you think about self-care? How do you feel after having listened to this episode? Important note: I'm not a pastor or theologian, these are just *my* personal opinions and perceptions of scripture. Email Me: [email protected] Check out the blog: heartgrownmama.com Our private community on Facebook: Heartgrown Mamas: Thriving in the Wait Check out our digital adoption journal: https://heartgrownmama.com/waiting-well-journal/
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In the final episode of our three-part series on self-care, we discuss whether self-care is biblical or if it has selfish implications. I think it can go either way, depending on how it’s being done. Too much of a good thing isn’t always a good thing! We discuss a handful of scriptures as they pertain to self-care. The Bible doesn’t explicitly mention self-care, but there are some verses that speak to caring for our bodies, minds, and spirits. As adoptive moms (or moms who are waiting to adopt a child), practicing self-care is an integral part of meeting our own needs so we can meet the needs of our families. But more importantly, if we can view self-care as a means to be in relationship with our Creator, and not being alone for the sake of being alone, then I think we’re on the right track! What do you think about self-care? How do you feel after having listened to this episode? Important note: I'm not a pastor or theologian, these are just *my* personal opinions and perceptions of scripture. Email Me: [email protected] Check out the blog: heartgrownmama.com Our private community on Facebook: Heartgrown Mamas: Thriving in the Wait Check out our digital adoption journal: https://heartgrownmama.com/waiting-well-journal/
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