Self-care has hugely skyrocketed like crazy in recent years.
But for us as Christians, should we allow ourselves to get into this growing self-care movement?
If yes, then how can we reconcile that with Jesus’ words in Matthew 16:24?
Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.
(Matthew 16:24, emphasis added)
And what about Paul’s own counsel in 2 Timothy chapter 3?
But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves……And from such people turn away!
(2 Timothy 3:1,2,5)
And last, but certainly not least, what about this deeply-convicting statement from Ellen White?
Nothing saps spirituality from the soul more quickly than to enclose it in selfishness and self-caring.
(Evangelism pg. 357, emphasis added)
Obviously, this whole trendy movement of self-care may not be the best thing for Christians to amalgamate themselves into.
But in that case, what should a Bible-believing Christian do as a more Biblical alternative to self-care?
Meet The Soul Care Kit!
Here at Learning To Live, there’s now a brand new resource called The Soul Care Kit.
In this Soul Care Kit, you’ll find eight printable resources to help give your spiritual life the care and nourishment that it needs!
Because, after all, when we’re spiritually in tune with God, everything else will fall into place!
What Is In The Soul Care Kit?
Included in The Soul Care Kit are:
- Daily Soul Care Checklist
- Gratitude Journal
- Prayer Prompts
- Blessing Tracker
- Bible Memory Verse Cards
- Bible Reading Plan
- Personal Outreach Planner Sheet
- Self-Examination Worksheet
Friend, if you’re ready to start taking care of your soul instead of self, click the blue button below!