Life with God in recovery includes recognizing where shame is active in us and inviting God to heal the wounds of those wrongdoings that have caused us embarrassment and humiliation. We can recognize shame when we constantly feel unworthy, insecure, or inferior. Isolation and aloneness seem easier to deal with than living in community.
Instead of shame and dishonor, you will enjoy a double share of honor. You will possess a double portion of prosperity in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours. (Isaiah 61:7 NLT)
The first step in rooting out shame is to receive God’s forgiveness for any ways we have sinned against God and others. When we put our trust in what Jesus did for us on the cross, not only is our guilt removed, but God also promises to cleanse our consciences from the shame. When the evil one says our sins are unforgiveable we must counter this lie with the fact that Jesus is the perfect sacrifice for ALL our sins.
Just think how much more the blood of Christ will purify our consciences from sinful deeds so that we can worship the living God. For by the power of the eternal Spirit, Christ offered himself to God as a perfect sacrifice for our sins. (Hebrews 9:14 NLT)
Prayer: Heavenly Father Thank you that Jesus died on the cross for me, so I could be forgiven, cleansed, healed and made whole. I acknowledge that only You can restore me to new life and I choose to put my trust in You to do that. Amen
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