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How to Be Kind to Yourself on Hard Days
There are days when just getting out of bed feels like a victory. On those days, kindness toward yourself is not weakness—it's wisdom. God never asks you to run at full speed every day. In fact, He reminds us, "Be still, and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10). Hard days call for gentleness, not judgment.
Being kind to yourself may mean pausing to breathe, letting tears fall, or simply whispering a prayer: "Lord, I need You."Jesus said, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). Rest is not a reward—it's a gift.
When you stumble, extend grace to yourself the way Christ does. Remember, His mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22–23). Speak truth over yourself instead of criticism: you are loved, chosen, and never alone.
Kindness can be as small as a walk outside, a favorite song, or a moment of gratitude. Each choice to treat yourself with care is a reflection of how God already treats you. On hard days, lean into His kindness—and let that be enough.
Tomorrow will bring new strength, but today, kindness is holy.
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By Bill ScottHow to Be Kind to Yourself on Hard Days
There are days when just getting out of bed feels like a victory. On those days, kindness toward yourself is not weakness—it's wisdom. God never asks you to run at full speed every day. In fact, He reminds us, "Be still, and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10). Hard days call for gentleness, not judgment.
Being kind to yourself may mean pausing to breathe, letting tears fall, or simply whispering a prayer: "Lord, I need You."Jesus said, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). Rest is not a reward—it's a gift.
When you stumble, extend grace to yourself the way Christ does. Remember, His mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22–23). Speak truth over yourself instead of criticism: you are loved, chosen, and never alone.
Kindness can be as small as a walk outside, a favorite song, or a moment of gratitude. Each choice to treat yourself with care is a reflection of how God already treats you. On hard days, lean into His kindness—and let that be enough.
Tomorrow will bring new strength, but today, kindness is holy.