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Jeremiah 31:19, “For after I turned back, I repented; And
after I was instructed, I smote on my thigh; I was ashamed, and also
humiliated, Because I bore the reproach of my youth.”
And after.
How often do we allow our lack of trust in ourselves to
interfere with our trust in others or in the Lord? Our own reproach often
stains not only our past but our present and our future as well. Like a bird of
prey watching intently for the moment of attack.
So we work to keep all our errors hiding in the dark, from
the least to the unforgiveable, hoping they will all go away or dissolve or be
forgotten. And the shame becomes stronger and deeper.
Yet, in the Lord’s hands, in His light, the failures and reproach
can be turned into life. Although we know not to trust ourselves, we can trust
His promises. Instead of keeping our humiliation as barriers to reconciliation and
restoration with others, with ourselves, and with the Lord, can become our new
reality. Shame no longer has control.
Lord, please open our hearts to identify and acknowledge our
excuses that we may face our fears and repent our failures with honesty.
Your thoughts,
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