Christian Self-Care: Finding Unsurpassed Rest in God’s Awesome Presence

A Faith-Based Guide for Self-Care Awareness Month, July 2025

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 (KJV)

July is Self-Care Awareness Month, and for many Christian women, the idea of “self-care” feels… complicated.

We long for rest, renewal, and balance — but we wrestle with guilt:

• “Is self-care selfish?”

• “Am I neglecting others if I care for myself?”

• “Shouldn’t I just push through for God’s glory?”

But here’s the truth:

Biblical self-care is not selfish; it is faithful stewardship.
It is soul-care — tending to the heart, mind, and body God has entrusted to you, so you can serve from strength, not depletion.

 

💔 The Lie: “I must keep giving until I have nothing left.”

This lie sounds holy, but it leads to:

• Burnout and resentment

• Disconnection from God’s peace

• Loss of joy and purpose

But God says:

Truth Declaration:
“I am invited to rest in Christ, renew my strength, and serve with joy. My value is not in endless doing, but in abiding with Him.”

 

🌿 What Does Biblical Self-Care Look Like?

“And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while.” — Mark 6:31 (KJV)

Even Jesus withdrew to quiet places to pray, rest, and be with the Father.

Biblical self-care is:

• Time in God’s presence

• Caring for your body as His temple

• Resting, so you can love and serve with wisdom

💡 3 Self-Care Practices for Christian Women

1️⃣ Rest in God’s Presence Daily

Start your day with stillness, Scripture, and prayer.
Let His truth quiet your anxious heart.

2️⃣ Honor Your Body with Kindness

Eat nourishing foods, move your body, and get enough sleep — not from vanity, but stewardship.

“Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost…” — 1 Corinthians 6:19 (KJV)

3️⃣ Set Boundaries to Protect Peace

Say no to overcommitment.
Create rhythms of Sabbath rest.
Let God set the pace for your life.

🙏 Reflection Questions

• Where am I running on empty right now?

• What is one way God is inviting me to rest and renew?

• How can I make space for soul-care this month?

🌸 Ready to embrace self-care as soul-care?

📥 Download the Christian Self-Care Reflection Guide 

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Please comment below:
What is one self-care practice you want to begin this month?

📖 Final Blessing

“Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.” — Proverbs 31:25 (KJV)

Christian Self-Care: Finding Unsurpassed Rest in God’s Awesome Presence