Three Angels Broadcasting Network Devotional
Releasing Shame.
By Jill Morikone | September 8
“Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.” John 8:36
Ring. I tapped my finger as I waited for my sister to pick up. Only, this time, it wasn’t my sister. “Hi, Auntie Jill!”
“Jonathan, what a nice surprise. Tell me what projects you’re working on now?” At almost nine, my sister’s oldest was becoming quite the builder. As we talked, I heard a little voice, “Jonathan, it’s my turn. Let me talk to Auntie Jill!” I smiled. That would be Caleb. Only four, he loved to talk, and was fairly vocal about his “turn.”
“Okay, here you go.” Jonathan handed the phone to his little brother.
“Hi, Auntie Jill.” He paused. “Are you coming to see me soon?”
“Yes, Caleb, I am. Uncle Greg and I can’t wait!”
I could hear his giggle. Suddenly, he asked, “Auntie Jill, why don’t you talk with me on the phone as long as Grandma does?”
Ouch! “Oh, Caleb,” I stammered, “I, umm, I, well, you see...”
“I want to know. Grandma talks with me longer than you do!”
Conviction pierced my heart. Did I need to make more time for him?
Our conversation continued on while I thought about the guilt we often carry. I believe guilt comes in two ways—either by the convicting power of the Holy Spirit for something I did or didn’t do, or by shame from the enemy for something beyond my control. As humans, often we seem to carry the shame-based guilt.
Have you ever felt guilty for the choices your adult children made? I should have raised them better. If only I hadn’t raised my voice that day, if only I had represented Jesus better.
Have you ever felt guilty when a relationship unraveled? If only I hadn’t been so busy, if only I had been willing to say, “I’m sorry.”
Have you ever felt guilty when someone else took advantage of you? If only I had seen the warning signs, if only I hadn’t been so trusting, if only I hadn’t been afraid to speak. If only.
Praise God, we don’t have to live in the world of regret or shame. Our Savior came to set us free! (John 8:36). No matter what we’ve done or how far we’ve fallen, Jesus says, “I can cleanse you. I can restore you. I can make you whole.” (1 John 1:9). It doesn’t matter how we got there—all that matters is that we choose Jesus now.
Choose to come into His presence. He won’t shame or condemn you.
Choose to ask His forgiveness. He’ll cleanse you and cover you with His purity.
Choose to extend His forgiveness to others. He’ll pour His forgiveness into your heart for others.
And you know, I think I just might give Caleb a call!
Releasing Shame.
By Jill Morikone | September 8
“Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.” John 8:36
Ring. I tapped my finger as I waited for my sister to pick up. Only, this time, it wasn’t my sister. “Hi, Auntie Jill!”
“Jonathan, what a nice surprise. Tell me what projects you’re working on now?” At almost nine, my sister’s oldest was becoming quite the builder. As we talked, I heard a little voice, “Jonathan, it’s my turn. Let me talk to Auntie Jill!” I smiled. That would be Caleb. Only four, he loved to talk, and was fairly vocal about his “turn.”
“Okay, here you go.” Jonathan handed the phone to his little brother.
“Hi, Auntie Jill.” He paused. “Are you coming to see me soon?”
“Yes, Caleb, I am. Uncle Greg and I can’t wait!”
I could hear his giggle. Suddenly, he asked, “Auntie Jill, why don’t you talk with me on the phone as long as Grandma does?”
Ouch! “Oh, Caleb,” I stammered, “I, umm, I, well, you see...”
“I want to know. Grandma talks with me longer than you do!”
Conviction pierced my heart. Did I need to make more time for him?
Our conversation continued on while I thought about the guilt we often carry. I believe guilt comes in two ways—either by the convicting power of the Holy Spirit for something I did or didn’t do, or by shame from the enemy for something beyond my control. As humans, often we seem to carry the shame-based guilt.
Have you ever felt guilty for the choices your adult children made? I should have raised them better. If only I hadn’t raised my voice that day, if only I had represented Jesus better.
Have you ever felt guilty when a relationship unraveled? If only I hadn’t been so busy, if only I had been willing to say, “I’m sorry.”
Have you ever felt guilty when someone else took advantage of you? If only I had seen the warning signs, if only I hadn’t been so trusting, if only I hadn’t been afraid to speak. If only.
Praise God, we don’t have to live in the world of regret or shame. Our Savior came to set us free! (John 8:36). No matter what we’ve done or how far we’ve fallen, Jesus says, “I can cleanse you. I can restore you. I can make you whole.” (1 John 1:9). It doesn’t matter how we got there—all that matters is that we choose Jesus now.
Choose to come into His presence. He won’t shame or condemn you.
Choose to ask His forgiveness. He’ll cleanse you and cover you with His purity.
Choose to extend His forgiveness to others. He’ll pour His forgiveness into your heart for others.
And you know, I think I just might give Caleb a call!
Three Angels Broadcasting Network Devotional
Releasing Shame.
By Jill Morikone | September 8
“Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.” John 8:36
Ring. I tapped my finger as I waited for my sister to pick up. Only, this time, it wasn’t my sister. “Hi, Auntie Jill!”
“Jonathan, what a nice surprise. Tell me what projects you’re working on now?” At almost nine, my sister’s oldest was becoming quite the builder. As we talked, I heard a little voice, “Jonathan, it’s my turn. Let me talk to Auntie Jill!” I smiled. That would be Caleb. Only four, he loved to talk, and was fairly vocal about his “turn.”
“Okay, here you go.” Jonathan handed the phone to his little brother.
“Hi, Auntie Jill.” He paused. “Are you coming to see me soon?”
“Yes, Caleb, I am. Uncle Greg and I can’t wait!”
I could hear his giggle. Suddenly, he asked, “Auntie Jill, why don’t you talk with me on the phone as long as Grandma does?”
Ouch! “Oh, Caleb,” I stammered, “I, umm, I, well, you see...”
“I want to know. Grandma talks with me longer than you do!”
Conviction pierced my heart. Did I need to make more time for him?
Our conversation continued on while I thought about the guilt we often carry. I believe guilt comes in two ways—either by the convicting power of the Holy Spirit for something I did or didn’t do, or by shame from the enemy for something beyond my control. As humans, often we seem to carry the shame-based guilt.
Have you ever felt guilty for the choices your adult children made? I should have raised them better. If only I hadn’t raised my voice that day, if only I had represented Jesus better.
Have you ever felt guilty when a relationship unraveled? If only I hadn’t been so busy, if only I had been willing to say, “I’m sorry.”
Have you ever felt guilty when someone else took advantage of you? If only I had seen the warning signs, if only I hadn’t been so trusting, if only I hadn’t been afraid to speak. If only.
Praise God, we don’t have to live in the world of regret or shame. Our Savior came to set us free! (John 8:36). No matter what we’ve done or how far we’ve fallen, Jesus says, “I can cleanse you. I can restore you. I can make you whole.” (1 John 1:9). It doesn’t matter how we got there—all that matters is that we choose Jesus now.
Choose to come into His presence. He won’t shame or condemn you.
Choose to ask His forgiveness. He’ll cleanse you and cover you with His purity.
Choose to extend His forgiveness to others. He’ll pour His forgiveness into your heart for others.
And you know, I think I just might give Caleb a call!
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