The Number One Self-Care Solution - Dr. John Ortberg

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What does your soul actually need for self-care? Psalm 19 gives a surprising answer: “The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul.” In this episode, John Ortberg explores why God's instruction isn't meant to burden us, but to help make us whole. Our souls become divided when our thoughts, desires, values, words, and actions pull in different directions. God's Word shows us what is good and helps bring our lives back into alignment. John also shares how memorizing 1 Corinthians 13 helped him confront anger and resentment in his own life. Sometimes soul care is as simple as taking one piece of God's Word and asking Him to help us actually live it. Go ahead and take the walk, light the candle, or get the massage. But don't miss the deeper invitation: Let God revive your soul. In this episode: Psalm 19 • wholeheartedness • internal integration • 1 Corinthians 13 • Dallas Willard • becoming whole #Psalm19 #JohnOrtberg #SoulCare #SpiritualFormation #Psalms #BibleStudy #ChristianFaith 🙌 New episodes every weekday. 📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. TEXT us at 51504 EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.com GET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribe GET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team DOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ Music Credits: Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKE Alta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF 00:00 What Does Your Soul Really Need? 00:32 Self-Care Isn't Just Candles & Massages 00:49 Psalm 19 & the Surprising Answer 01:10 The Heavens Declare the Glory of God 01:42 The Sun Is Not God 02:27 Creation Is Good, But It's Not #1 02:52 The Law Revives the Soul 03:21 What Is the Soul? 03:52 Seriously...the Law? 04:12 Sweeter Than Honey, More Precious Than Gold 04:31 Why Your Soul Needs God's Instruction 04:56 What Does Wholeheartedness Mean? 05:29 Internal Integration 05:58 Becoming a Whole Person 06:23 The Kind of Person You're Called to Be 06:49 When Your Desires Pull in Opposite Directions 07:20 How We Become Divided 07:43 Can a Bad Person Be Wholehearted? 08:08 Why a Disordered Soul Hurts 08:32 Aristotle: The Soul in Strife 09:00 Why Divided People Can't Be Fully Known 09:16 “I Never Knew You” 09:41 The Soul Needs the Good 10:12 Choose One Thing to Practice Today 10:42 Memorizing 1 Corinthians 13 11:02 When John Wanted to Withdraw 11:17 Love Is Patient, Love Is Kind 12:01 Why God's Words Are Precious 12:26 The Reward Is Becoming Whole 12:50 The Real Meaning of Soul Care 13:19 The Law of the Lord Revives the Soul