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Empowered to Love—and Whole Enough to Give It
“I Am Third.”
The phrase, popularized by NFL legend Gale Sayers, may sound noble—putting God first, others second, and ourselves last. But as I reflected on Jesus’ words in Matthew 22, I began to wrestle with a vital question:
Can we truly love others well… if we constantly neglect ourselves?
In this week’s Atlanta Journal-Constitution column, I share how reading Empowered to Love—a powerful new book by Dr. Bob Paul and Dr. Tara LaLonde—challenged my view on self-care in a biblical context. Drawing from Scripture and my own journey as a young mother, I explore why Jesus included “as yourself” in His command to love—and why learning to care for our own emotional and spiritual health is not selfish, but essential.
If you’ve ever felt depleted, overwhelmed, or unsure how to love from a place of strength, this message is for you.
💬 READ the full column now at PatriciaHolbrook.com🎧 Then tune in to this week’s God-Sized Stories podcast featuring Dr. Bob Paul—and enter to win a copy of Empowered to Love!
