Shame – it’s just another form of addiction, a silent killer, a learned response. When we start feeling shameful – we leave ourselves and operate much like if we were all doped up
Nothing clear can get in and nothing clear can come out.
That’s why it’s so important for us to remember that shame is learned and anything learned – can be unlearned.
At some point shame was probably used to control us, and now – we use it to control others.
Shame on us.
What we must remember when we start feeling ashamed – no new information can come in and we cannot process nor communicate clearly – we are right down in the addictive state and we need out.
The bottom line is simply this – no one can make us feel inferior unless we allow them to do so.
I’ve made so many “shameful” mistakes in my life and with those mistakes – shame has dang near taken me out, yet it’s when I turned to God in my exile with complete honesty and the willingness to accept the suffering, that I discovered the truth.
Shame is a lie – none of us are ever less than, none of us are unlovable beyond repair, nor are any of us worthless – we are loved and cherished by a redeeming, healing and saving God.
And friends – none of us are in the wrong for longing – it’s a gift, a gift that keeps us moving toward our relationship with Him as well as with each other.
So with that, as the tune plays let’s start our day – “shake off those heavy bands, lift up those holy hands, let all God’s people praise the Lord ”
We are loved by love Himself. He loves us big and He loves us strong, and yes – love wins period.
“But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high”
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