"Yet a time is coming
and has now come when the true worshipers will worship
the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the
kind of worshipers the Father seeks." - John 4:23

My Heavenly Daddy is healing
me from the inside out.

Transparency is Real.
Many times painful.

Daddy let me be secure in You only!

Friday, April 06, 2012

SHAME AT THE CROSS

"Many of us start accumulating shame in childhood. Sometimes the roots of shame involve abuse, neglect or significant trauma. But shame can also be rooted in less intense experiences. Shame can be created if a child is told she is irresponsible or stupid when he spills his milk or brings home grades that don’t meet a parent’s expectations. Rather than being taught how to clean up the spilled milk, or helped in ways that might allow for greater success in school, a kind of character assassination takes place which leaves a child believing terrible things about herself." - Juanita Ryan

During this Easter season, let us be reminded that Jesus took upon Himself on the Cross...."shame."

I know for some of us it is hard to let shame go. Having been hurt so terribly in our past. We still have so much guilt and condemnation rolling around in our heads.

My upbringing of disapproval actions and sexual abuse towards me, rooted and festered shame. But, I am believing more and more each day, that what Hebrews 12:2 states,
"....he endured the cross and scorned the shame."

Shame is not ours to take on. Jesus did not avoid what He had to face in suffering for us all. Shame is a lie. Shame produces thoughts that we are less than.

We are not unlovable, worthless etc. We are loved. We are priceless. We are redeemed! Although longing for this love may be painful at times, Jesus' love is right there in the midst of our longing and will always be available.

Jesus took shame on Himself over two thousand years ago for us. Hallelujah!

21 comments:

  1. trekking your blog!!!

    have a blessed holy week...
    ..TREK..

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  2. JBR God's compassion for us is limitless. Hope in the glory of his son Jesus Christ shedding his blood for us. God Bless.

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  3. I am so glad that He takes our shame...if only we could always give it to Him. It is a battle, but victory is ours! There is a common thread running through our blogs. God wants all to know His love, acceptance and forgiveness this Easter season! Blessings and love to you JBR!

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  4. You are so right- Jesus took that shame so we wouldn't have to wear it anymore!

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  5. Just pondering His love, grace and mercy here...Thanks for this beautiful post! God bless.

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  6. Hi hon,
    Isn't it wild!? Jesus took our shame on Himself. Sometimes I understand and then the next second it is like I just can't grasp it.

    He is worthy of our praise and adoration.

    Blessed Good Friday,
    <><

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  7. BEAUTIFUL. HIS LOVE IS LIKE NO OTHER. HAPPY EASTER JBR.

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  8. Yes it was shame but MERCY SAID YES! THANK YOU JESUS

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  9. How can we ever thanks Him enough?
    And today is Good Friday....Easter is coming.

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  10. Amen! Have a lovely Easter dear friend.

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  11. This is so beautiful, JBR! Thank you for this reminder that He took our shame upon himself on the Cross. I have had terrible battles with shame in the past too.

    God bless you, my friend.

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  12. Very true! We never have to be ashamed. Instead he clothes us in righteousness. God bless you this Easter time. Sarahx

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  13. yes, yes....He bore our shame.
    Oh thank you for the beautiful
    reminder.
    grateful,
    Jennifer

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  14. Interestingly enough I didn't know what I was feeling was called shame until a few years ago. A good reminder of what has been done for us.

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  15. Thank God for his unconditional love!

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  16. Happy Happy Easter, JBR!!! Thinking of you always.xx

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  17. What a good reminder, thank you (as always) for sharing.

    I hope you had a blessed Easter!

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  18. JBR I grew up in a shame and guilt based enviroment and spirituality , and emotional abuse. I know what you are saying. In Christ we are free and H e is giving me strength and grace to get rid of the shadows of the past.

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  19. We are so blessed to know that He loves us all. I know it every day. Thanks for a lovely and inspiring post.

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