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Ghosts of Christmas Past – Forgiving Yourself (Shame)
December 15, 2019
Ghosts of Christmas Past – Forgiving Yourself (Shame)
December 15, 2019GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS PAST—2
FORGIVING YOURSELF
- GUILT IS: I BAD.
- SHAME IS: I BAD.
SHAME-BASED THINKING
- We are vulnerable to . We attempt to silence our shame with error-free performances and find it difficult to admit failure.
- We are of ourselves making us critical of others. We see our faults mirrored in others. We become judgmental of others and are perceived as self-righteous or arrogant.
- We use thoughts as a form of protection and escape. We focus on the worst possible outcome, sabotaging opportunities and relationships.
“Fear not; you will no longer live in shame. Don’t be afraid; there is no more disgrace for you. You will no longer remember the shame of your youth…” Isaiah 54:4 NLT
If we confess our sins, [God] is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9
- YOU’RE STILL BELIEVING YOU ARE THAT GOD SAYS YOU ARE .
- THE ONLY WAY TO HEAL FROM SHAME IS TO MOVE THE FOCUS FROM WHAT I’M NOT TO WHO IS.
BECAUSE OF CHRIST
- I AM NOT .
- BECAUSE OF CHRIST I AM .
Then the Lord said to Joshua, “Today I have rolled away the shame of your slavery in Egypt.”… Joshua 5:9 NLT
“Fear not; you will no longer live in shame. Don’t be afraid; there is no more disgrace for you. You will no longer remember the shame of your youth…” Isaiah 54:4 NLT