God says we are precious in His sight. God, through Jesus, has provided a way for us to leave shame behind and live in honour and dignity, regardless of what has happened in our past. Believing and speaking the truth of God’s word to ourselves will break the power of evil to keep us in bondage to the past. This will also open the door to living in the blessing of the good gifts and plans that God has for us. All God’s promises are YES for us who belong to Jesus.
It's not easy to let go of powerful lies that have impeded our well-being for some time but God will give us the power to do so if we will follow His instructions and act on His written Word. If we are holding anything back, it’s time to confess it to God and receive His grace and power to overcome.
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. I become righteous through faith in Christ. For God’s way of making us right with himself depends on faith. (2 Corinthians 12:9, Philippians 3:9b NLT)
Those who live with shame often run to isolation when they feel threatened. God calls us to overcome shame by proclaiming the truth that Jesus bore our shame on the cross so we could be free from it. When we want to run away because we feel threatened, our best choice is to stay. The shame we feel because of past events may be blocking us from talking with a trustworthy individual, but the only way to find real freedom is to get it all out and proclaim the truth that will set us free.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Forgive me for running to isolation, addiction, and destructive actions when I felt ashamed rather than calling on You for help. Thank You that Jesus died on the cross for me, so I could be forgiven, cleansed, healed, and made whole. Help me to focus my thoughts on truth and not react to my feelings. When I feel like running or isolating, please strengthen me to remain and seek out healthy people with whom I can be honest about what is going on. I am forever grateful that You continue to love and care for me. Amen
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