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Building Healthy Boundaries: 15 Bible Verses on Self-care and Balance
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Author/Editor: Melkisedeck Leon Shine, 2015-2017: AckySHINE.com
Building Healthy Boundaries: 15 Bible Verses on Self-care and Balance
In today's busy and chaotic world, it is vital to prioritize self-care and maintain a healthy balance in our lives. As Christians, we can find guidance and inspiration in the Bible to help us build healthy boundaries. Let us explore 15 Bible verses that will empower us to prioritize self-care while staying connected to our faith.
"Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own" (1 Corinthians 6:19). This verse reminds us of the importance of taking care of our physical well-being, as our bodies are sacred gifts from God.
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). Jesus invites us to find rest and solace in Him when we feel overwhelmed or exhausted.
"But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed" (Luke 5:16). Jesus set an example for us by regularly retreating to spend time in prayer and solitude. This demonstrates the significance of creating space for ourselves to connect with God.
"A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones" (Proverbs 17:22). This verse emphasizes the importance of maintaining a cheerful and joyful spirit, as it contributes to our overall well-being.
"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds" (Hebrews 10:24). Building healthy boundaries also involves encouraging and supporting others to live a life filled with love and good deeds.
"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it" (Proverbs 4:23). Our hearts hold the key to our emotions, thoughts, and actions. Protecting our hearts and minds is essential in maintaining healthy boundaries.
"For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do" (Ephesians 2:10). Remember that we are uniquely designed by God to fulfill His purpose. Prioritizing self-care enables us to serve Him and others more effectively.
"The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing" (Psalm 23:1). Trusting in God's provision and guidance allows us to find contentment and peace in every aspect of our lives.
"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind" (Romans 12:2). Building healthy boundaries requires us to resist societal pressures and align our thoughts with God's truth.
"I can do all this through him who gives me strength" (Philippians 4:13). Remember that with God's strength, we can overcome any challenge and achieve a balance between self-care and fulfilling our responsibilities.
"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you" (1 Peter 5:7). When we feel overwhelmed, we can turn to God knowing that He cares for us deeply. Surrender your worries to Him, and allow Him to bring you peace and healing.
"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well" (Matthew 6:33). Prioritizing our relationship with God above all else enables us to find the balance we need in life.
"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger" (Proverbs 15:1). Maintaining healthy boundaries also involves communicating in a gentle and respectful manner, fostering harmony in our relationships.
"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you" (Ephesians 4:32). Practicing forgiveness and showing kindness to others helps create a positive and loving environment that benefits our overall well-being.
"May the Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace" (Numbers 6:24-26). As you embark on your journey of building healthy boundaries, may the Lord's blessings, grace, and peace accompany you every step of the way.
Remember, building healthy boundaries is not a selfish act but a necessary step in caring for ourselves so that we can better serve and love God and others. May these Bible verses inspire and guide you towards a balanced and fulfilling life, rooted in faith and self-care.
Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see
👥Anna Mchome
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Feb 2, 2023
I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. – John 16:33
👥Mwafirika
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Feb 1, 2023
2 Timothy 1:7-10 – "For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God. He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel."
👥Nchi
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Jan 30, 2023
Galatians 5:13-14 – "You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"
👥Irene Akoth
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Jan 30, 2023
Do everything in love. – 1 Corinthians 16:14
👥Janet Mwikali
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Jan 23, 2023
The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid? – Psalm 27:1
👥Fadhila
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Jan 21, 2023
The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped. – Psalm 28:7
👥Alex Nakitare
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Jan 18, 2023
Praise the Lord!
👥Esther Nyambura
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Jan 17, 2023
Acts 17:24-28 – "The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else. From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands. God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us. ‘For in him we live and move and have our being.’ As some of your own poets have said, 'We are his offspring.'"
👥Vincent Mwangangi
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Jan 15, 2023
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God. – Ephesians 2:8
👥Charles Wafula
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Jan 4, 2023
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. – Isaiah 26:3
👥Joseph Mallya
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Dec 29, 2022
Faith is confidence in God’s grace, in spite of everything. – Dietrich Bonhoeffer
👥Jamal
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Dec 25, 2022
This is so relatable! 👍
👥Tambwe
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Dec 10, 2022
Inspiring words, thank you! 🙏✨ I can’t tell you how much I appreciate stumbling upon this today. It’s such a beautiful reminder of how powerful words can be in shaping our outlook on life. I was feeling a bit down, but after reading this quote, I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. It’s like a breath of fresh air, reminding me to stay strong and positive in the face of adversity. Truly inspiring—thank you so much for posting this!
👥Andrew Mahiga
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Dec 5, 2022
Faith is believing that God is who He says He is and will do what He has promised to do. – Tony Evans
👥Nchi
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Dec 4, 2022
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. – James 4:10
👥Alice Mrema
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Dec 3, 2022
Therefore, encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. – 1 Thessalonians 5:11
👥John Malisa
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Dec 2, 2022
1 Peter 1:3-5 – "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy, he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time."
👥Lucy Wangui
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Nov 23, 2022
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago. – Ephesians 2:10
👥Shamsa
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Nov 21, 2022
This is the kind of motivation that keeps me going when I’m feeling down.
👥Miriam Mchome
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Nov 9, 2022
Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. – Hebrews 11:1
👥Isaac Kiptoo
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Nov 4, 2022
God grace is sufficient for you
👥Victor Sokoine
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Oct 24, 2022
Trust in His plan.
👥John Mwangi
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Oct 18, 2022
Adding this to my favorites!
👥Kazija
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Oct 17, 2022
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. – Matthew 5:9
👥Jaffar
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Oct 15, 2022
I can feel the wisdom in this quote—it’s definitely one to remember.
👥Latifa
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Oct 14, 2022
Philippians 3:20-21 – "But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body."
👥Selemani
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Oct 12, 2022
Exactly what I needed today! 🌟
👥Thomas Mtaki
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Oct 8, 2022
So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. – Hebrews 10:35
👥Mwanaidi
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Oct 4, 2022
Love this, so inspiring!
👥Jane Muthoni
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Oct 1, 2022
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds
👥Josephine
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Sep 29, 2022
John 3:16-18 – "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son."
👥Mwagonda
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Sep 16, 2022
Timely reminder, thank you!
👥Elizabeth Mrope
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Sep 14, 2022
Faith is not just believing in God but believing God. – Unknown
👥Sarah Achieng
Guest
Sep 8, 2022
Wow, this really hit home. 💥 It’s like this quote was written specifically for me. I can’t even begin to explain how relevant this is to my current situation. It’s incredible how words can be so transformative—they have the power to shift perspectives and make you think differently about life’s challenges. I’ll be reflecting on this for a while because it has really opened my eyes and given me the strength to keep moving forward.
👥Victor Kamau
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Sep 6, 2022
God is faithful; He will never leave you nor forsake you
👥Chris Okello
Guest
Sep 1, 2022
Faith can move mountains
👥Binti
Guest
Aug 24, 2022
John 16:32-33 – "A time is coming and in fact has come when you will be scattered, each to your own home. You will leave me all alone. Yet I am not alone, for my Father is with me. 'I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.'"
👥Esther Cheruiyot
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Aug 21, 2022
Faith is the quiet confidence that God is in control. – Unknown
👥Neema
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Aug 18, 2022
Our faith grows when we acknowledge that our Father knows best and is always working on our behalf. – Beth Moore
👥Edith Cherotich
Guest
Jul 8, 2022
Faith grows stronger in trials
👥Tabitha Okumu
Guest
Jul 8, 2022
Hebrews 10:19-22 – "Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water."
👥Patrick Akech
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Jul 3, 2022
Matthew 5:3-10 – "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
👥Nancy Kabura
Guest
Jun 28, 2022
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. – Psalm 147:3
👥Shukuru
Guest
Jun 22, 2022
God is within her; she will not fall; God will help her at break of day. – Psalm 46:5
👥Mhina
Guest
Jun 11, 2022
I’ve bookmarked this page—so many gems here to come back to.
👥Paul Kamau
Guest
Jun 6, 2022
Beautiful and meaningful quote. 🌸
👥Lucy Mushi
Guest
Jun 1, 2022
Ephesians 2:8-10 – "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."
👥Josephine Nduta
Guest
May 25, 2022
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. – Colossians 3:17
👥Margaret Mahiga
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May 24, 2022
The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him. – Psalm 37:23
👥Irene Makena
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May 24, 2022
1 Corinthians 12:12-14 – "Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many."
👥Zulekha
Guest
May 21, 2022
God did not give us a spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control. – 2 Timothy 1:7
👥Sarah Mbise
Guest
May 16, 2022
Keep believing, even when it's hard to see the way
👥Edith Cherotich
Guest
May 15, 2022
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. – Proverbs 4:23
👥Benjamin Masanja
Guest
May 3, 2022
1 John 2:15-17 – "Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever."
👥Kassim
Guest
Apr 27, 2022
This quote is a game-changer! 🔥
👥Khadija
Guest
Apr 26, 2022
This quote is a game-changer! 🔥 I’ve read a lot of quotes in my life, but this one really stands out. It’s one of those rare quotes that has the power to completely shift your mindset and make you see things from a whole new perspective. I’m feeling so inspired after reading this, and I know it’s going to have a lasting impact on how I approach life’s challenges. Thank you for posting something so transformative!
👥Lucy Wangui
Guest
Apr 25, 2022
Timely reminder, thank you! ⏰ I didn’t realize how much I needed to hear this today. Sometimes, we get so caught up in our daily lives that we forget the bigger picture, and this quote helped me pause and reflect on what truly matters. It’s such a timely reminder to stay grounded and focused on what’s important. I’ll be carrying this message with me throughout the day, and I’m sure it will continue to inspire me in the days to come.
👥Mjaka
Guest
Apr 24, 2022
I needed this reminder today. 💭
👥Agnes Njeri
Guest
Apr 17, 2022
Matthew 22:37-40 – "Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments."
