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Prayers of Self Compassion

Writer's picture: Penelope HurleyPenelope Hurley

Scripture:         "Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus."

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV


Music:               "Who You Are To Me"        Chris Tomlin featuring Lady A



Message:                                        Prayers of Self-Compassion


As Patti shared with us, self-compassion, forgiveness, kindness to oneself, is an essential component of our prayer life. We can be so hard on ourselves, when we would not do so with friends or even strangers. God invites us to be fully present with him in our times of prayer. 


Inherent in being present is possessing the grace to include yourself in prayer, forgiveness, or whatever weighs on your spirit. 

One of Patti's thoughts on sharing prayer with your children keeps resonating - may we keep in our hearts as adults:

"Let God be your dreamcatcher"!



 "Self-compassion is the ability to understand, accept, love, and be kind to yourself. "


"Being human is not about being any one particular way; it is about being as life creates you—with your own particular strengths and weaknesses, gifts and challenges, quirks and oddities."

Kristin Neff

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