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Monday, September 3, 2012

Joyce Meyer: Promises for Your Everyday Life - a Daily Devotional: MONDAY 9/3 - The Difference Between Healthy and Unhealthy Shame

Joyce Meyer: Promises for Your Everyday Life - a Daily Devotional: MONDAY 9/3 - The Difference Between Healthy and Unhealthy Shame

Psalm 25:20
20 Protect me! Rescue my life from them! Do not let me be disgraced, for in you I take refuge.  

   The Difference Between Healthy and Unhealthy Shame

Every day we encounter two different kinds of shame and it's critical that we know the difference.
There is a type of shame that is normal and healthy.  For example, if I lose or break something that belongs to someone else, I feel disappointed about my mistake. I wish I had not been so careless or negligent. I am sorry, but I can ask for forgiveness, receive it and go on with my life.

Healthy shame reminds us that we are imperfect human beings with weaknesses and limitations. It reminds us that we need God.

Unfortunately, when the healthy shame doesn't stop there, it becomes unhealthy and poisonous. When a person doesn't ask for or receive forgiveness, they can punish themselves and start to hate who they are.

Don't spend your life in this position. Remember your rightful position as an heir and child of God (see Romans 8:17). Unhealthy shame will make you forget who you are in Christ, but healthy shame will remind you that you're nothing without Him. Today, ask God to help you discern the difference.

Prayer Starter: Lord, I don't want to live under the weight of unhealthy shame. Help me to remember how much You love me. Because You have forgiven me, I don't need to punish myself.      




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If you just started reading the Bible and have not yet asked Jesus into your heart to become your Lord and Savior, all you have to do is:

If your are ready to ask Jesus into your heart to be your Lord and Savior, you can pray a simple prayer like this to God.
Dear God,
I know I have sinned and my sin separates me from You. I am sorry for my sin. I believe Jesus died on the cross for me so my sin can be forgiven. I believe Jesus rose from the dead and is alive. God please forgive me. I ask Jesus to come into my life and be my Savior and Lord. I will obey You and live for You the rest of my life, Thank You in Jesus' name I Pray.

Amen





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