One-minute read.
Everyone experiences shame because we all make poor decisions at some point. Sometimes, things happen to us that we blame ourselves for, but we shouldn’t, victims of someone else’s actions. Jesus doesn’t want us to live in the past; He wants us to focus on the hope of the future. When we follow the Savior, we can make different decisions and not accept blame for things we shouldn’t, choosing His way instead of ours.
Not fearing what others think happens when we understand our identity in Christ. The Lord knows our past mistakes, forgives them, and shows us a different way to live. Only when we accept and receive the Savior’s unconditional love can we begin to look through the lens of our Creator.
Confessing our sins to Jesus allows us to access His grace. Like the woman caught in adultery, once convicted of our misdeeds, Christ tells us the same thing: “Go and sin no more” (John 8:11). As we learn God’s ways, He doesn’t condemn us for not knowing but forgives us and asks us to stop doing it.
Let go of shame; embrace the new life found in Christ. Developing a relationship with the Savior helps you respond as He did. Jesus responded with love, inviting people to follow Him and experience the peace and hope only the Lord can provide.
Prayer:
Lord,
Thank You for removing our shame and giving us a new identity in Christ. Please help us embrace the path You have for us, living in obedience to You as we follow the Savior.
IJNIP. Amen
