You may be in a desperate place in life regarding a relationship. You may be in a desperate situation in regards to your finances. You may be desperate in both of these areas. If you are there now, it is because you have relied on yourself. Even though self-reliance hasn’t worked in the past, you have continued to do so. That is all part of your self-defeating, shame-based cycle. There are numerous accounts in the Bible of people being in desperate places and situations. When they stepped out of the way, God’s grace took over and provided the victory. God defeated Goliath through David. Samuel Chapter 17 NIV. Jesus went into the wilderness for forty days, did battle with the devil, and when he came out began his work - the redemption of the world. Matthew Chapter 4 NIV. What are the Goliaths in your life? What are the desert experiences you are facing? I realize that the pain of life is overwhelming. You probably are experiencing many disappointments. You may be walking with disillusionments. Your days may be dark and long. You think things will never change. I implore you to take a risk. This may be the biggest risk of your life. Trust in God and receive the full measure of his grace. Ignore the false promises of the world. Trust in the truth, which will set you free. John 8:32 (NIV) - “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” This truth is grace. It is grace that will set you free from the bondage of shame.
Find out more about healing shame through grace, read January 2012 Love in Action Newsletter
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