“In this moment where I’m obsessing over whose waist line is smaller, You look at me and say ‘You are my treasured possession.’”
“In moments of high anxiety, about to burst into tears, You say: ‘You are more precious to me then diamonds, your worth is more then the most beautiful undiscovered jewels.’”
Resting in God’s presence during our team worship time this morning, He nourished my soul with this truth.
He spoke out His vision of me.
Whole, beautiful,perfected.
So there is no more shame.
There is no shame in gluttony, desire for marriage, pride, anxiety, cheating my way through 5th grade math, or lying to people about who I am, what I desire, and what I feel.
There is no shame that as a 10 year old I spent a friend’s birthday party crying because they made fun of my dancing.
There is no shame of dressing to my standard of modesty.
There is no shame in desiring to minister in Cambodia, and refusing the "normal" post college life.
No Shame. So I can fully rejoice that regardless of how I act, who I am is exactly right, my passions are exactly right, and where I am is exactly right.
No Shame:
- In rejection from men I’ve spent years being emotionally attached to
- In telling you, or the world, my past or present messiness
- In running from issues
- In using food as god
- In resting
Shame has no power.
Because I am His, and He is mine
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His perfection has granted me protection from condemnation.
So I am free to confess, cry, mourn, rejoice, and live with you.
Free to laugh in the face of the one who plants shame, leaving vocal cords speechless.
“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death.”
Amen.
Heather- You are beautiful. I am so proud of you. I have never met anyone quite like you. I am honored to be your Big.
Heather, these are beautiful truths that we all need reminded of so often. I love you and am praying for you. Keep your face turned to our Father who loves and treasures us as His creation – wonderfully and fearfully made.
Never forget: And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. – Romans 8:28
Also, today during recruitment I talked to a girl who reminded me SO much of you, in the way she looked, the way she talked and her laugh. It made me miss you greatly.
I love the freedom that is already occuring in your life Heather…. it is going to make you that more impactful to the broken women around you. The women living in shame and desiring to be loved and accepted.
Oh Heather- Amen. Your honesty and declaration of TRUTH encourages me and has blessed me. You bless me. Love you thank you for your words
Thank you Heather. You are such a blessing to our team.
I agree with Alycia – it’s awesome to see the way you’re pressing into the Lord and he is giving you new levels of freedom! Your ministry will become so much more profound in its impact as a result.
my love for you grows so much more each day! So glad you are on my team. You are a beautiful treasure. You have been washed by the blood of Jesus. A cleansing through soaking of water and the word. Hide it in your heart.
you are loved by all on this team you have such a part to play!
page 963 v.16-17
I pray that you continue to see yourself through God’s eyes and claim the new skin you are in because of Jesus. Love you Heather!
No shame. Diddly. Squat.
Life, Health, Peace, Joy.
Just as you are.
Shiny, sparkly, beautifully knit.
With love and a Woohoo!,
allie
thanks for writing this Heather-its true the enemy wants to bring shame, fear, doubt and guilt but the Lord of Lords gives us a BEAUTIFUL identity in Him, thank you for honoring Him with your words, may He guard your heart and mind in Him!
Heather! I have just realized by reading your blogs today how fervently I need to be PRAYING for you. You are such a blessing to me no matter the distance between us. God has put you in Cambodia to do His work and to reach out to girls who need to be loved. The love of your team is inspiring and so beautiful. I know that you are safe with one another. Fight the good fight. Your labor in the Lord is not in vain. Do not believe the lies you hear. Like you know, satan wants to tear you down so much because he HATES what you are doing for the kingdom of God. Trust God with all things and remember that He is your stronghold. He is your fortress. You need not be afraid. The battle has been won. Praying for you today. Love always!! Your sister in Christ and AXiD sister for life, Jan