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Today's scriptures are about overcoming shame through Jesus Christ. Shame may be one of the biggest weapons the enemy uses against us, to keep us in bondage. The truth is, there is no shame in Jesus Christ. When we sin, the Holy Spirit will convict us, only to get us to confess and repent for sin, but once that's done, it's forgotten. Everyone who's ever walked this earth sinned, including some of Jesus' closest friends and disciples. Nevertheless, none of them allowed the shame of sin deter them from the path given. Only God can judge us, so if by the blood of Jesus, we're made whole and righteous, then there's nothing else to worry about. I was thinking today, while surfing the Internet, and reading different blogs, about how our society is so quick to judge people for their mistakes. We not only judge people, but we do our best to condemn them, and they sometimes turn to drugs, alcohol, or sin as a whole, to try and fill that void. Some work their entire lives to redeem themselves. It's so sad, but it's the way of a life that’s filled with evil and hate. The devil knows that it's near impossible for us to lift up our hands and praise God if we're covered with guilt and shame, so he makes sure that we're under it. Shame was introduced when Adam and Eve ate from the tree of knowledge. In the story of the creation of Adam and Eve, it's written: The man and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame (Gen 2:25). God created us to be free, happy, and without worry, but evil introduced shame, and shame is a big part of sin. When I think of the controversy of abortion, and how people are willing to kill a child, because of shame (in most cases). Also, there are many children who are abused, or mistreated, because they're considered to be a mistake, which causes shame. I think about how many suicides are committed, or how many people stop living because of shame. I want you to know, that through Jesus, we've received freedom from the burden that is shame. He offers Salvation from death, shame, sin, unhappiness, strife, and so much more. Mistakes happen everyday, but we must count it all joy, because all things work together for our good. There's no need for you to let shame run your life any longer, because God is aware of everything we do, have done, or are going to do, and it doesn't matter what I, or anyone else thinks. Jesus has taken all of our sins, nailed it to the cross, and left them there, so it's time for you to let it go as well. Sometimes shame is used to convict, and conviction is meant to promote repentance, but it's not meant to condemn. It's written: For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. As the Scripture says, "Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame." For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, for, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." (Romans 10:10-13) These verses of scriptures should be committed to memory, and to your heart. When shame gets you down, God is the only one that can pick you up, and His promises gives us power to overcome. In some people’s eyes divorce is something to be ashamed of, and I was ashamed for a long time, but God has forgiven me, and delivered me from it, so I'm using my testimony to help deliver someone else. I've done many other things that I was ashamed of, but "we're" working on it, because life's too short to live with shame and regret. I'm not perfect, because I'm not Jesus, and I'm still in the flesh, so I rely on Him to bare my shame, and restore my soul. I'm no Holier than you, so you can do the same. The first step is establishing a relationship with Jesus, and He'll do the rest. Don't forget that you can always take the God quiz, I think it's a wonderful tool for all who need to know what, and/or how to believe. My favorite verses today are: Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. (Galatians 1:3-5)

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