The world tells us that self-care is about doing whatever makes us feel good…spa days, shopping, or escaping from responsibilities for a while. While some of these things can refresh us, they often give only temporary relief and can leave us chasing the next quick fix. But God’s Word points us to a deeper, lasting kind of care. From the very beginning, God modeled rest when He finished creation (Genesis 2:2–3). Jesus Himself regularly withdrew to quiet places to pray (Luke 5:
