Self-compassion is an art that is feared by many and lost on most. Matthew 22:39 tells us that the second greatest commandment is to love others as ourselves.
What does God say about compassion?
The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. Let your compassion come to me that I may live, for your law is my delight. The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.
What does God say about self care?
Seek First the Kingdom of God. Matthew 6: 25-34 is a powerful passage for those who struggle with anxiety. Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear.