Yesterday, I was being reminded by my prayer partner that God loves me and that I am special. When I was told that, Little JBR surfaced right away. Shame came over her. She trembled inside. Self worth went below the zero line. She wanted to run and hide.
Meditating on God's love, what He did for me, desiring to be obedient to Him is the only way the shame will be dispersed. Broken through. Letting Him love me. Letting others love me through Him. Believing the truth what He says. That I am loved. I am worthy. Not believing the opposite that I grew up on of lies.
The late Keith Green
Oh how I loved Keith Green! I still have a guitar
ReplyDeletethat was given to me by a lady in his original worship band waaaaaaay back in the 70s. What a beautiful heart he had (has, actually!)
Love of God.....saying "yes" to it
and receiving it and letting it love away your fear
and shame....it's a grace by faith thing
just the same as getting saved or anything else
good in our lives.
Sometimes the enemy can play us into working for
what began as simple trust in Jesus to do what we
couldn't do.
He'll take you there....into delverance from shame
and all the habits of it.
Trust Him....He is sooooooooo faithful.
Love you, JBR!
-Jen
While getting past the wall of lies we've believed for a lifetime is hard, it is possible to do so as we lean on God and rehearse His truth.
ReplyDeleteThis song is beautiful, JBR! I see God's light and love breaking through the storm clouds in your life in amazing ways, my friend. You seem to be having so many AHA! moments lately and your posts are filled with wisdom and insights. May our dear Lord Jesus Christ continue this great work he's doing in you and may He bring you (and little JBR) peace of heart. Many, many, blessings to you, JBR :)
ReplyDeleteI agree with Mary, you have so much wisdom and insights happening to you. I pray you continue to grow and move beyond the past.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing that with us JBR. It's interesting the process that it takes for the full and complete knowledge and belief that God loves you in spite of what happened to you. And it's an amazing freeing feeling when you come into the realization that God loves you and when you KNOW that He loves you.
ReplyDeleteYOU NEVER CEASE TO AMAZE ME JBR WITH YOUR INSIGHT AND WHAT THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY IS REVEALING THROUGH YOU. YOUR JOURNEY IS A PATH WAY FOR ANY OF US WHO NEED TO FOLLOW AS WELL.
ReplyDeleteJBR when you can shine a light on the areas of pain and then be able to walk through them with God.....that's an amazing feat. Many people refuse to look at themselves like you do. They remain in denial. But not good ole' JBR. No mam. You're a unique individual that God created for this time. To share your journey at this time. For us. And any and all who are willing to go that way to. Well done. God Bless.
ReplyDeleteI needed to read your post today. .I needed to hear that God loves me. I ' m glad you know that He loves you, too.
ReplyDeleteI love Keith's songs knowing that his lyrics always reflected his genuine love for the Lord. Thank you for the hugs JBR! Right back at you :)
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of the artist Keith Green. His music is uplifting and wonderful.
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