Shame is rooted in the lies we believe about ourselves.
Where there are no lies there is no shame.
A big lie that many believe, in one form or another, is that we are
worthless. We see a flaw, an imperfection
or defect in ourselves and we take the flying leap of logic that if we are
flawed we might as well give up.
That’s a huge mistake.
Here’s a secret that you might not know: we are all flawed.
No one is perfect. We all wrestle with something. There. Does that help? It doesn’t fix your flaw but another lie of
shame is that YOU are the only one with a problem. YOU don’t fit in. Everyone
else has their act together. YOU are a misfit.
Don’t go there.
It helps to know that we are all in the same
boat. We are all flawed. We all need
help and that’s why rather than pointing the finger at each other we should
come together to help and encourage each other. Most people work very hard at covering up their flaws. But don't be fooled. They are there. You are not alone.
The Bible tells us that something happened to us as a race. We lost something. Something’s missing. It’s been that way from
the beginning. That’s not a lie. That’s
the truth and we all know it. There' no need to beat each other up about it
or judge people for it.
But it's helpful to
know what kind of material we are starting with when we seek to find healing
for our hurts. Denying our flaws only prolongs the healing. Embrace the flaw
and move on. I can’t get healing for my disease until I admit I have it. Don’t let the shame of your issues cause you
to go into hiding. Face the truth. Admit your flaws and seek help. And most
importantly...invite God into the process. He knows what’s missing. He will
lead you to a place of help and healing if you listen and follow.
To learn more check out Healing the Hurts of Your Past.
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