GUILT IS: I DID BAD.
SHAME IS: I AM BAD.

SHAME-BASED THINKING

We are vulnerable to perfectionism. We attempt to silence our shame with error-free performances and find it difficult to admit failure.

We are critical 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 self-defeating thoughts as a form of protection and escape. We focus on the worst possible outcome, sabotaging opportunities and relationships.

YOU’RE STILL BELIEVING YOU ARE SOMETHING THAT GOD SAYS YOU ARE NOT.

THE ONLY WAY TO HEAL FROM SHAME IS TO MOVE THE FOCUS FROM WHAT I’M NOT TO WHO CHRIST IS.


BECAUSE OF CHRIST:

I AM NOT ____________.
I AM ______________.