【双语灵修】培养自我关怀NURTURING SELF-CARE

马太福音 11:28-30

凡劳苦担重担的人，可以到我这里来，我就使你们得安息。我心里柔和谦卑，你们当负我的轭，学我的样式，这样你们心里就必得享安息。因为我的轭是容易的，我的担子是轻省的。

3月20日

培养自我关怀

“凡劳苦担重担的人，可以到我这里来，我就使你们得安息。我心里柔和谦卑，你们当负我的轭，学我的样式，这样你们心里就必得享安息。” -太 11:28-30

自我关怀对身体、情感以及属灵的健康来说至关重要。它并非自私之举，相反，它能使我们更有效地关爱他人。留出时间来做自我关怀的活动，譬如锻炼身体，培养爱好，默想神在我们生命中的作为，以及单纯地休息，都能让我们重焕活力，改善我们的整体情绪。

接受自我关怀包括了要认清我们自身的局限和需求，这意味着在必要的时候说“不”，设定界限，并且在感到不堪重负时寻求支持。自我怜恤也是必不可少的，以友善和理解的态度对待自己，能提升生命的坚韧度和带来内心的平安。

我很感恩曾体验过自我关怀所带来的变革力量。定期休息，操练正念，以及参与能带来快乐的活动，都对我的健康及全心服侍他人的能力有益。

让我们紧记，自我关怀并非一种奢侈，而是一种必需。通过关爱我们自己，我们是在荣耀我们身体和灵魂的殿（见林前 6:19），使我们能够更真实地、更有效地为神的国度而活。

祷告

主啊，求祢教导我们自我关怀的价值与重要性，赐给我们安息和力量，好让我们更有效地服侍他人。奉耶稣的名，阿们。

NURTURING SELF-CARE

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”" - Matthew 11:28-30

Self-care is vital for physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. It’s not selfish; rather, it equips us to care for others more effectively. Setting aside time for self-care activities like exercise, hobbies, reflecting on God’s work in our lives, and simply resting can reenergize us and improve our general mood.

Embracing self-care involves recognizing our limits and needs. It means saying no when we need to, setting boundaries, and seeking support when we feel overwhelmed. Self-compassion is also necessary; treating ourselves with kindness and understanding promotes resilience and inner peace.

I am thankful to have experienced the transformative power of self-care. Taking regular breaks, practicing mindfulness, and engaging in activities that bring joy have all contributed to my well-being and my ability to serve others wholeheartedly.

Let’s remember that self-care is not a luxury but a necessity. By nurturing ourselves, we honor the temple of our bodies and souls (see 1 Corinthians 6:19), enabling us to live more authentically and effectively for the sake of God’s kingdom.

Lord, teach us the value and importance of self-care. Grant us rest and strength to serve others effectively. In Jesus’ name, Amen.