The Truth About Self-Love

I thought it was normal to care for other people while denying myself the opportunity to love me. I was wrong. I hit a tipping point where I became exhausted and frustrated about life. Hidden in my heart was a wounded soul, who didn't have an identity nor purpose.

The greatest act of self-love is to love yourself the way God created you. 1 John 4:8 (NIV) says, Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. God made you in His image and likeness to reflect His love. This includes loving “YOU”.

You gain knowledge on how to be "YOU" when you shower yourself with love. I gained my identity when I loved myself. Also, I discovered desires in my heart.

How do you love yourself the way God created you?

Getting wisdom is one way to love yourself. Proverbs 19:8 (KJV) says, “He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul:" One meaning for wisdom is the right use of knowledge.

God has the right way for you to use knowledge in the following areas:

1. Who you were created to be in God’s image (Genesis 1:27)

2. God’s plans for your life (Jeremiah 29:11)

How do you get wisdom?

The following are four truths to getting wisdom:

1. Ask God for Wisdom. James 1:5 (NIV) says, “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”

2. Receive God’s Word. James 1:21 (KJV) says, “and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.”

3. Be a doer of God’s Word. James 1:22 (KJV) says, “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.”

4. Invest in yourself. Genesis 26:12 (KJV) says, “Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the Lord blessed him.” God will empower you with wisdom when you invest in yourself. Enhancing your talent and skills is one way to invest in yourself.

Getting wisdom is the way to express self-love. God expands your understanding of how He created you when you get wisdom. This leads to you getting knowledge on how to experience desires in your heart.

Tulani Person is a Life Strategist, Empowerment Speaker and Certified Personal Growth Coach who equips people who are committed to living a lifestyle of purpose. She has a gift to help people discover desires hidden in their hearts. Tulani Person is available for individual and group coaching, workshops, team training, lunch n learns, conferences, and keynote speaking. For a free consultation or to book Tulani Person, please visit https://www.iamtulaniperson.com/services.

In July 2019, Tulani published her book, Desires of the Heart: Move Forward with Power in God's Grace. In Desires of the Heart, Tulani shares three steps to move beyond dread, disappointments, and discouragement. To purchase a copy of Desires of the Heart visit: www.amazon.com/author/tulaniperson.