40 Passionate Ways To Love Yourself

40 Passionate Ways To Love Yourself

What do you love about yourself? Do you love yourself for who you are? Did you know that you are made in the image of God? You are part of His creation on this earth. He made no mistakes when He made you. You are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14). 

There is so much for you to offer as the person that you are. There is no need to change yourself for anybody else.  Learn to love and embrace yourself for who you are; for how you’ve been created. Loving yourself is really important. God’s creation is NOT something that should be hated. Stop wasting your time on nitpicking every single ‘flaw’ that you have and love yourself as a whole, instead.

Why Is Self-Love Necessary?

Self-love is so important for Christian women to understand and practice because of the world that we live in. We do not live in a Godly world; we live in a world full of sin, and destruction. Women in this world are negatively influenced by the latest beauty trends, and concepts of how we should live, think, and act. There is nothing Biblical about this. 

God doesn’t want you to follow the world, He wants you to follow Him. He doesn’t want you to hate yourself, or to be ashamed of who you are. He doesn’t want you to change your personality or appearance for the sake of others. God created you perfectly the way that you are and He wants you to love yourself the same way that you should love Him too. 

Here are 40+ ways to learn to practice self-love:

1. Read your Bible daily

   Start each day with the word of God. Study the Word and fill your mind and soul with the scriptures.
2. Practice Christian affirmations

   There is such a thing as Christian affirmations, and I have a whole list of them in my free resources library here. Print them out and start reading them out aloud each day. 

3. Seek counselling

   It’s okay to seek help and support from others, especially from a counselor. They can help you on your self-love journey. 

4. Listen to worship music
5. Remove all negativity/toxic people from your life

   This is a MUST. Cut out anyone that will only bring you down. 

6. Eat healthy/exercise
7. Start a new hobby
8. Practice Christian gratitude

   If you are unfamiliar with what Christian gratitude is or how to practice gratitude, check out what I have to say, here.

9. Journaling

   Write down what is on your mind. Let it all out onto paper.

10. Brain dumping

    This is similar to journaling. It is a way for you to let out everything that is on your mind, to clear it all out, and start afresh. 
11. Cast down negative thoughts/imaginations

    The Bible says to cast down imaginations. Whenever the devil is trying to mess with you or put words into your head, telling you that you are ugly or worthless, you need you cast them down. You to say NO, I AM WORTHY, I AM BEAUTIFUL, I AM FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE. I AM A CHILD OF GOD. Do not give a second for the devil’s words to be entertained in your mind.

12. Practice self-care

    Self-care is so important for Christians to learn about and practice. You can check out my self-care tips here. 

13. Learn a new skill
14. Treat yourself every once in a while
15. Live without fear (be bold and get yourself out there)

    The Bible says 365 times to not be afraid. Fear is not from God, it is from the devil (2 Timothy 1:7). Let yourself be driven by God’s love, and not by fear. 

16. Tell yourself something positive each morning
17. Surround yourself with people who love you and compliment you
18. Embrace the things that make you unique/different

    What do you love about yourself that makes you stand out? Embrace it!
19. Celebrate all wins whether big or small
20. Be patient

    God tells us to be patient (Romans 12:12). Never rush anything. This self-love journey you are on is going to continue on for the rest of your days. 
21. Be mindful of yourself and what you desire

    Write down a list of goals that you want to achieve. Be mindful of who you are and what you want to accomplish in your life.

22. Forgive yourself

    When we are saved and become born-again, God forgives us of our sins, past, present and future. If He can forgive us, then surely we can forgive ourselves, too (1 John 1:9). 

23. Change your inner dialogue

    Similar to practicing Christian affirmations and casting down imaginations, make sure that you are kind to yourself. Do not speak negatively about yourself. Stick and stones may break my bones, but words CAN hurt. 
24. Get creative and expressive
25. Treat others with love/respect/kindness
26. Let go of past trauma
27. Learn to say NO
28. Learn to be content

    God tells us to be content in all things (Philippians 4:11-13). Find a way to focus on the good in your life and learn to be content, no matter what is going on. Read the book of Job for more encouragement on this. 
29. Stop seeking the approval of others

    You only need God’s approval. Stop seeking the approval of others. You are going to feel much better once you stop doing this. Stop caring about what others think and only care about what God thinks. He matters the most.

30. Stay in prayer to God

    Prayer is the direct form of communication between yourself and God. Talk to Him. Let it all out. He wants to help you and listen to you (Philippians 4:6). 

31. Believe what God says about you

    God tells us in His word that we are made in His own image (Genesis 1:27). We are fearfully and wonderfully made. He knew us before we were formed (Jeremiah 1:5). Stop focusing on what others are saying about you, and start believing in what God says about you. After all, He is the one who created you and knows you the most.
32. Show yourself the support that you need

    Be your own cheerleader! Lift yourself up! Show yourself the support that you need on this journey into loving yourself.

33. Do not compare yourself to anyone else

    Stop comparing yourself to others. You have been made uniquely to others, and are created with a purpose. Love you for YOU.

34. Be kind to yourself in your thoughts, actions and words
35. Learn and embrace your strengths
36. Do what you love
37. Make the most out of life
38. Read some Psalms
39. Take yourself out on a date
40. Establish a new morning routine

    Check out the best morning routine for Christian women here. 
41. Wake up earlier/go to bed earlier (get plenty of rest)
42. Hang out with your friends/family
43. Surround yourself with people on the same path as you

I really hope that these ideas will help you on your journey into learning to accept and love yourself for who you are. It is something that you have to be committed to for the long haul, but it is well worth it. For more encouragement, grab a FREE copy of my self-love guide TODAY!