Eighteen years ago God set me free from Shame.
A question in a Bible Study about Isaiah 61:7 set me up for healing.
The question doesn’t use the word shame so I am taken-a-back seeing the word SHAME in my Bible. God takes me at that moment and sends me seeking to NAME my shame.
Tears rolling down my face, I recall an 8 years old girl being asked to stand in the boys bathroom and undress so he is able remember what I look like.
The second shame is all about the hospital and the scoliosis surgery before and after pictures and the process of being covered in a body cast.
God shows me my shame and asks me to give it to Him! As I give Jesus my shame He Fills me with His Joy and LOVE!
Isa 61:7 Instead of your shame, a double portion. Instead of disgrace they will sing for joy. Therefore in their land they will inherit a double portion; they will have everlasting joy.
In John 4, Jesus exposes the shame of the woman at the well. When her shame is exposed by Jesus, she leaves her water pot and runs to tell everyone she previously hid from, because of shame! But now being free from her shame she is free to tell everyone about Jesus!
I write emails to my mom and sister telling them how I HAVE BEEN SET FREE!
Shame shuts us down, keeps us hidden in the corners of life! Being set free from shame means all the mistakes or sins are just scars not open wounds. They are places God uses to us to help other people!
I invite everyone to ask Jesus to show you, your shame, to be set free!
He really does give a double portion in exchange for the shame! It is the best deal ever!