Shalom beloveds
I read the quote: “Shame dies when stories are told in safe places” by Ann Voskamp and it resonated so much within me. It made me think of how strong shame is, that it makes us suffer in silence. I can tell you so many stories of my life where shame slithered in quietly and held me captive for years and years. But I’ll be brief.
Shame is a cruel weapon, used to torture our hearts and minds. Shame feeds our insecurities, like an untamed beast devouring our self-esteem. Shame is something Satan uses to shove guilt, more and more down our throats, making us feel unworthy and afraid to speak up. Shame casts all love aside and all forgiveness aside. Shame is a common tactic that the enemy uses to push us away from God and His truth. Shame lives in the dark because it fears the light, and while we feel shame, we suffer deeper and deeper in silence, moving further and further away from the safety of God’s Grace and mercy.
I used to feel shame. Shame so heavy it burned my insides. I couldn’t look at myself in the mirror, I couldn’t show my true self. It ate at me every minute and every day. It made me feel unpleasant and afraid of presenting myself before God. I couldn’t face Him, so shame made me run away from His love. But after all the running and after all the hiding, He still found me. Despite all of the evil I did to His heart, He still lavishes me with His grace and pours out His love onto me. So much so, that I am safe in His arms. And with each touch of His embrace, my shame disappears.
Thank you for reading, till next time…
Peace and blessings in Yeshua.
