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Loving Yourself for God's Sake
Paperback
Series: Spirit Life Series
ISBN13: 9781878718358
Publisher: Resurrection Press
Published: Jan 1 1997
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.13
Height: 0.28 Width: 4.15 Depth: 6.01
Language: English
Loving Yourself for God's Sake
Loving Yourself for God's Sake by Adolfo Quezada published by Resurrection Press, is a concise, gentle book of meditations and reflections rooted in Catholic spirituality. Written by Adolfo Quezada, a spiritual writer and counselor known for his compassionate approach to inner healing and faith, the book guides readers to embrace healthy self-love--not as selfish narcissism, but as a sacred response to God's invitation to nurture and value the self as His gift.
The core message is that loving oneself is essential for authentically loving God and others, serving as the vital link between the two great commandments. It reframes self-acceptance, forgiveness, and personal growth through a divine lens, helping those struggling with low self-esteem, guilt, shame, or unrealistic expectations to find freedom, healing, and joy in God's unconditional love. The book is meditative and practical, often opening to any page for inspiration, making it ideal for personal prayer, daily reflection, or support in spiritual direction.
It is written in a supportive, non-judgmental tone and brevity, with readers noting its helpfulness for building self-worth for God's sake rather than ego.
Key bullet points:
- Spirituality of self-love -- Presents self-love as a divine calling and responsibility, not selfishness; it's a response to God's love for us and enables fuller love of God and neighbor.
- Healing and reconciliation -- Encourages reconciling with the past: facing guilt, forgiving oneself (with God's help), releasing shame, letting go of unfulfilled dreams/expectations, and surrendering control to divine love.
- God's unconditional love -- Emphasizes accepting God's forgiveness, love, and acceptance as the foundation for self-acceptance; love breaks chains of the past, fosters growth, and brings new life/hope.
- Practical meditations -- Short, reflective passages (often excerpted in spiritual anthologies like Renovaré's Spiritual Classics) that invite readers to relax, play, protect themselves, experience emotions healthily, and view life from a spiritual perspective.
- Freedom from burdens -- Addresses letting go of anxiety, self-judgment, and harmful patterns; promotes self-nurturing, emotional health, and a childlike trust in God.
- Overall purpose -- Reminds readers that loving ourselves is the link between loving God and loving others, and it is for God's sake that we do all three (from the author's hope stated in the book); aimed at those with low self-esteem or inner wounds seeking spiritual growth and healing.
Audience and style -- Suited for Catholics in personal devotion, recovery/support groups, or spiritual reading; warm, encouraging, and accessible tone with opportunities for growth on every page.
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Detailed chapter contents are not extensively outlined online due to its short, meditative format, but excerpts highlight themes of forgiveness, surrender, and joyful self-acceptance in God's presence.
Any place you open this book will provide you with opportunities for growth and healing. This exquisite book of meditations gently directs the reader to see the gift of self in an entirely new and beautiful light. It presents a spirituality of self-love not based on narcissism, but as a response to the divine invitation to self-nurturing. My hope is that this book can serve to remind us that loving ourselves is the link between loving God and loving others, and it is for God\'s sake that we do all three. From the New Preface to this edition
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