{"id":7795,"date":"2024-03-12T23:09:06","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T04:09:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/?page_id=7795"},"modified":"2024-03-12T23:22:07","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T04:22:07","slug":"2024s_pl_8_ia_content_3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh_cn\/2024s_pl_8_ia_content_3\/","title":{"rendered":"\u5e73\u5b89\u4e0e\u7231 \u7b2c\u4e8c\u8f6e 3"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"7795\" class=\"elementor elementor-7795\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-309b5627 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"309b5627\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-44d6c647\" data-id=\"44d6c647\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b043fd2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"7b043fd2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><div class=\"trp_language_switcher_shortcode\">\n<div class=\"trp-language-switcher trp-language-switcher-container\" data-no-translation >\n    <div class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-current-language\">\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-disabled-language trp-ls-disabled-language\" title=\"\u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/zh_CN.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_CN\" title=\"\u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\t\t<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-language\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-disabled-language trp-ls-disabled-language\"  title=\"\u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/zh_CN.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_CN\" title=\"\u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\t\t<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh_cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7795#TRPLINKPROCESSED\" title=\"English\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/en_US.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"en_US\" title=\"English\"> English        <\/a>\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh_cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7795#TRPLINKPROCESSED\" title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/zh_TW.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_TW\" title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587        <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <script type=\"application\/javascript\">\n        \/\/ need to have the same with set from JS on both divs. Otherwise it can push stuff around in HTML\n        var trp_ls_shortcodes = document.querySelectorAll('.trp_language_switcher_shortcode .trp-language-switcher');\n        if ( trp_ls_shortcodes.length > 0) {\n            \/\/ get the last language switcher added\n            var trp_el = trp_ls_shortcodes[trp_ls_shortcodes.length - 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It&#8217;s an intriguing thought \u2013 the Bible, my guide for life, presumes that I hold a love for myself. This love is my benchmark, my standard for how I should extend care to others. Yet, it&#8217;s never commanded directly, rather taken as an inherent aspect of my human nature.<\/p><p>This self-love, I&#8217;ve come to understand, is not vanity but a God-given instinct meant for self-preservation. Just as I don\u2019t need to be reminded to quench my thirst or satisfy my hunger, I shouldn\u2019t need a directive to nurture love for myself. However, it stands distinct from the pursuits of my faith; it&#8217;s not the end but a means to living out my calling to love others.<\/p><p>Accepting myself is the first step on this journey of self-love. It&#8217;s a challenging task, to truly embrace who I am and my abilities, especially when I\u2019m tempted to covet another&#8217;s life or dream of walking in their shoes. But these are hollow desires, for they chase a happiness that isn\u2019t mine to claim. My contentment can only take root when I accept myself \u2013 the real, unembellished me.<\/p><p>Seeing myself from a divine perspective has been transformative. It&#8217;s not easy, especially when faced with adversities that could easily erode one&#8217;s self-worth. Yet, the truth stands clear and unassailable; I am valued immensely by God, loved as His child, and secured in His grand design for my future (1 Corinthians 6:20; 1 John 1:12-13; John 3:16; John 14:1-3). It is from this vantage point that I learn to embrace my capabilities and recognize my limitations without fear of inadequacy.<\/p><p>I now accept that there are things I may not excel in, and that&#8217;s okay. It&#8217;s a part of understanding the scope of my capabilities, ensuring I am not overextending myself. Knowing my limits doesn&#8217;t diminish my worth; it clarifies my role in God&#8217;s grand design. In this newfound clarity, I\u2019ve discovered peace and a calling to a life of authentic service.<\/p><p>And here are some key takeaways.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>If I am unable to love myself, or receive love from others, then I am unable to give love to others.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>This love needs to be pure.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>This pure love from God is selfless meaning it is not to puff up our selfishness, but to enable others to see God\u2019s love in us.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Pure love is attractive, but selfish love is repulsive.<\/p><p>We warmly invite you to come to the True Jesus Church\u2019s bi-annual Evangelical Service and Spiritual Convocation.\u00a0 See details below.<\/p><p>18-21 April, 2024 Evangelical Service and Spiritual Convocation<\/p><p>Thursday, 18 April, 2024 6:50PM to 8:10PM<br \/>Friday and Saturday, 19-20 April, 2024 9:00AM to 8:10PM<br \/>Sunday, 21 April, 2024 9:00AM to 1:00PM<br \/>Complimentary lunch and dinner will be served.<\/p><p>Please find our church location below:<\/p><p><b>4N550 Church Road<br \/><\/b><b>Bensenville,\u00a0<abbr title=\"Illinois\">IL<\/abbr>\u00a060106<br \/><\/b><i aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/True+Jesus+Church+Chicago\/@41.945266,-87.9536702,18.39z\/data=!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x880fb39f5fbd433d:0x72d82c41e185bf3e!2s4+S+Church+Rd,+Bensenville,+IL+60106!3b1!8m2!3d41.9448745!4d-87.9534209!3m5!1s0x880fb3a1e4e2dd49:0xd44299b704de1192!8m2!3d41.9453743!4d-87.9533863!16s%2Fg%2F1tdn02z1?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>\u00a0Google Maps<\/b><\/a><\/p><p>For online streaming, please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/service\/live-sabbath-service\/\">click here<\/a>.<\/p><p>For regular service hours, please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/\">click here<\/a>.<b><\/b><\/p><p>Email us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ilovejesus@tjc-chicago.org\">ilovejesus@tjc-chicago.org<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Embracing My True Self: A Reflection on Self-Love and Divine Acceptance As I sit in quiet reflection, the scriptural echoes of &#8220;love your neighbor as yourself&#8221; resonate within me (Leviticus 19:18; Matthew 19:19). 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