soul journey 
God’s love is perfect, unfailing, and unconditional. It is not based on what we do, but on who He is. The same love that created the stars and gave life to the world is the love that calls you by name. When you truly grasp the depth of God’s love for you, it changes how you see yourself—and how you see others. As 1 John 4:19 reminds us, “We love because He first loved us.” God’s love is not just something to receive; it’s something to reflect.
Too often, we shrink ourselves in the face of self-doubt, comparing our worth to others or believing that our small acts don’t matter. But God did not create you to be insignificant. “You are fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14), and when you live with kindness, humility, and faithfulness, you are living out your divine purpose. To think less of yourself is not humility—it’s forgetting who made you. True humility is recognizing your worth in God and using it to lift others up. As Micah 6:8 teaches, “He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God?”
Learning to love yourself through God’s eyes means seeing yourself as His beloved creation, redeemed and chosen. When you understand that you are loved by a perfect God, you begin to treat yourself with care and grace. Forgive yourself as God forgives you. Speak kindly to yourself as He speaks kindly over you. Jesus said, “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Mark 12:31), reminding us that healthy love for others begins with a healthy love for ourselves—grounded in His truth, not our insecurities.
One of the most beautiful ways to grow in self-love is by loving others. When you serve someone in need, encourage a friend, or show compassion to a stranger, you are living out the heart of Christ—and in doing so, you strengthen your own sense of purpose and joy. “Let all that you do be done in love” (1 Corinthians 16:14). Each act of kindness reaffirms your connection to God’s Spirit working through you. When you give love freely, you experience more of God’s presence within you—and you begin to see how deeply you are loved in return.
To cultivate this love, spend time daily with God. Read His Word, pray for a loving heart, and ask Him to help you see others the way He sees them. Practice gratitude for the small blessings and extend grace when people fall short. Serving humbly in your community or offering simple acts of kindness—like listening, encouraging, or forgiving—draws you closer to God’s heart. As Philippians 2:3–4 reminds us, “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” Through humble service, your love deepens, and your life becomes a reflection of God’s love in action.
Final Thought
God’s love is the foundation of all love. It lifts you up when you feel small and gives you strength to pour into others. You do not have to earn this love—it is already yours. When you walk in the truth of who God says you are, you shine His light into the world. As Romans 12:10 says, “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” So love yourself as God loves you, and let that love overflow into every word, every act, and every heart you touch. In doing so, you become a living example of His power, His grace, and His endless love.
