Overcoming Shame Resulting From The Wrongs Of Others
Tuesday August 28, 2018
We are not defective and dirty because of the evil one’s influence that caused someone else to sin against us. Satan however, will do everything in his power to keep us obsessing on the abusive act we experienced and the feelings of hopelessness associated with it. God’s plan for our restoration is based on the truth of who He says we are. God says we are precious in His sight. Through Jesus, God has provided a way for us to live a blessed joy filled life. The power of another’s abuse is not stronger than the power of God’s love.
Let us go right into the presence of God with sincere hearts fully trusting him. For our guilty consciences have been sprinkled with Christ’s blood to make us clean, and our bodies have been washed with pure water. God has said: My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness. So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me ! (Hebrews 10:22, 2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT)
God calls us to overcome shame by living in community with Him and others. When we want to run away because we feel threatened, our best choice is to stay. We may feel shame choking us from talking with a trustworthy individual about the things in our past but the only way to find real freedom is to get it all out. Wise counsellors will help us understand who’s responsible for what took place in our past and give us advice on how to speak the truth to ourselves. Believing and speaking the truth helps us live in freedom. It is not easy to let go of powerful lies that have hindered our well-being for much of our lives, but God will give us the power to do so.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I give thanks that You created me for a life of loving relationship with You and others. When I feel like running or isolating, please strengthen me to remain, call out to You for help, and seek out healthy people in recovery with whom I can be honest about my feelings. Amen
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