Lost in Shame

Decisions of the past. They are powerful. So powerful, they can paralyze you with shame. The weight of guilt and shame broke me. Not only my heart, but my spirit too. I was so lost in shame I had no idea who my true self was. I started listening to what friends told me. Those friends told me lies. And I believed them. Every last one of them. I believed things they said I was, things I was not, and things I would never be. One day I met a true friend and He told me I was worthy and my shame would be no more. He also told me Grace was mine to keep, if I would accept it. But the shame and lies were planted deep. Only by the grace of God, an incredible husband, wonderful sisters in Christ, and Lifeline Counseling, I left ALL guilt and shame at the foot of the cross. I started to believe how God saw me.

I’ll never forget the day I accepted God’s grace. It’s strange, but that day is more significant to me than the day I accepted the gift of salvation. Salvation I understood. Salvation I could get my mind around. But grace, grace was a mystery. But one early morning run I finally got it. It’s a day forever etched in my mind. I took that grace and ran with it. And the healing began. I think it’s important to note the healing didn’t take place overnight. It was a journey and a reconditioning of my once poisoned mind. Glory be to God. He has restored my heart and my mind. Today I am free, a believer of truth, and restored by grace!
- Sheri Burrell