God's Brave Women - Alisa's Story

God's Brave Women - Alisa's Story

There’s a verse in the Bible that says, “Love others as you love yourself.” (Mark 12:31)

This verse is a little tricky for me. I don’t really have a problem “loving others” - for the most part that’s kind of easy. It’s the “as you love yourself” part that seems to trip me up.

You see, I don’t really love myself.

Oh sure, I think about myself and put myself first and consider what’s in my own best interest. Ironically, I think that is a completely different thing.

But actually loving myself, like putting value on myself? That is not really something I do well.

"Oh sure, I think about myself and put myself first and consider what’s in my own best interest. Ironically, I think that is a completely different thing. But actually loving myself, like putting value on myself? That is not really something I do well."

In fact, often times it’s the exact opposite. Often times I find that I actually *despise* myself.

Pretty harsh words, right? I know. Even thinking about it kind of breaks my heart.