Shame-Less
My child, I no longer want you to carry shame like a heavy shroud. Instead, I want you to be shame-less in your pursuit of me. Be free to be unashamed of me and the gospel for it carries the power of salvation and freedom from sin and shame, for you, and the whole world. Remind yourself today that I am unashamed of you. I so delight in you that I took your shame so you no longer need to live with it.
You are free!
I am proud of you; I am your loving father who created you.
When I look at you I see my child, my beautiful and anointed one, chosen by me and forgiven. You are covered by the blood of my son. You are clean.
For too long the enemy has kept you under a blanket of shame, but In me there is no shame. Shame gnaws at your soul, telling you there is something wrong with you, that you are not good enough. But today I want you to let the truth of who you are in me burn up the lie of shame, letting the light of Christ shine from your life for everyone to see.
Activation: Ask God to show you any shame that you are carrying. You might see it as a heavy garment, or it might be affecting your heart. Ask him, and then picture yourself handing the shame over to Jesus. When you have done this, ask him what he wants you to receive in return. Spend time asking to receive more of his light, especially in the areas where you have felt shame, and let him reveal your true identity. Sit in this place until you feel the confidence of not being ashamed, enabling you to step out in a new and bold way.
Romans 1:16 (NIV)
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.
Matthew 5:14-16 (NIV)
You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
