My Healthy Journey

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“Self-love is like lighting a candle, it will burn and smell nice for a little while. The soft glow of the flame will illuminate the room temporarily, but soon that flame will burn out. The world says that we must love ourselves and everyone else, so in doing that we create many candles. That is a comforting thought when all you have known is darkness, in fact, we all would start the world on fire if it meant we were never alone in the dead of night. Yet, God invites us to experience his love and grace. God’s love is not a candle, nor is it a bonfire; no, His love is the sun. We know that with a single candle we only see the things that are near, but God is saying “I am the light, by me you will see all things.” and that is how it is when the dawn comes. We finally see that what once was frightening to us is simply the outline of mountains and trees, we see others in the full light of who God is, and it’s beautiful. You can love yourself and it will be nice for a moment, but you will be left with smoke and ash when the flame dies out. A candle can be blown out by the smallest of winds, but the sun can never be extinguished. Step out of your dimly lit room, beloved, and come experience the full warmth of Christ’s endless love for you. Because when you step out, you will finally understand what it means to be whole, you will finally understand what it means to be wanted and valued, and you will finally accept what it means to be home.”

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