Daily Prayer: Finding Self Compassion

Dear Lord Jesus,

I come before You, humbled and in need of Your grace. You know the depths of my heart, my struggles, and the weight I sometimes carry. Lord, in Your love and mercy, teach me to see myself through Your eyes, to understand that I am fearfully and wonderfully made by You, and that Your love for me is boundless and unconditional.

Help me, Jesus, to release the harsh judgments I place upon myself. Where I see failure, let me find Your grace; where I feel inadequate, remind me of the strength You have placed within me. May Your perfect love cast out the fear and doubt that often cloud my mind.

When I fall short, Lord, give me the courage to forgive myself as You have already forgiven me. Help me to be kind to myself, to nurture my soul with gentleness, and to trust in the path You have laid before me. Guide me to embrace my imperfections, knowing that Your power is made perfect in my weakness.

Lord, fill my heart with the compassion that reflects Your own, that I may love myself as You love me, without condition or restraint. Give me the wisdom to care for my body, mind, and spirit as temples of Your Holy Spirit, and the courage to let go of self-condemnation.

Let Your peace reign in my heart, and may Your love transform my self-image. Let me walk in the freedom that comes from knowing I am Yours, deeply loved and wonderfully made.

In Your precious name, I pray,

Amen.