I just read a devotion that was all about giving ourselves permission to feel our feelings. In the "church" so many times I think people are quick to squelch them. Either in ourselves or in others when they are just trying to get 'em out. Feelings make some people flat-out uncomfortable when they are expressed. …
Tag: shame
Come Out..
"Come out of hiding you're safe here with Me, there's no need to cover what I already see..." "Oh as you run, what hindered love will only become part of the story.." ~~~ As I lean all the more close into my Daddy, the more & more & more safe that I feel. As much …
No Longer Ashamed
"Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame. ~ Psalm 34:5 If I were to list all of the things I have done & that have happened to me over the years, some of you may not even read my posts anymore. I have much to be ashamed of. …
You Loved Me…
"I fell in love with You because You loved me when I couldn't love myself." I read this the other day and it really struck me, as things do sometimes. It explains why I love the Lord so much. He absolutely pursued me & loved me & loved me & loved me. Till I finally …
Failure Isn’t The End
"You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone. Close the door on the past. You don't try to forget the mistakes, but you don't dwell on it. You don't let it have any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space." ~ Johnny Cash I am by …
The Whore Meets Love
I was reading in my new book this morning & the very first story out of the gate gave me the courage to put this out there. It's called Jesus & The Whore. Stay with me. (click that opening statement to check out the book.) The story was from Luke 7 about a prostitute who …
Thursday Admonition
You are where your attention takes you. Refuse to look back to the past. Looking back will grind the processes of moving you forward to better things in life to a halt. Forgive & release those that have wronged & maligned you. Forgive yourself. Release yourself, allowing the shame of yesterday to be washed off of you. …
Scars
"Our scars remind us that the past is real.." - Papa RoachThis is lyric from a song that really speaks to me, in more ways than one. What of scars anyway? In order for there to be a scar there must have been a wound first. Over time it begins to heal but eventually leaves a trace …
Monsters
“He told me about his monster. His sounded just like mine without quite so much mascara. When people shine a little light on their monster, we find out how similar most of our monsters are.” ~ Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life I am a big believer in being transparent. …
Brave, Stupid Or What?
I've gotten different feedback over time from what I am willing to share via social media & now my blog. I've been told I must be very brave to share such intimate details about my life. Other times, expressions & roundabout statements inferred I may be a bit stupid for doing it. Mostly because of …
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