Silent Killers: Shame Sample

Good Grace

In the Bible, Jesus is often seen sitting at a table enjoying a meal with His followers. At one particular meal, referred to as “The Last Supper”, Jesus breaks bread with His followers for the last time. This meal is often called Holy Communion or the Eucharist. In the Greek language, the word eucharist comes from two words - “eu” meaning good, and “kharis” meaning grace. The meaning of this holy meal is “good grace”. 

When we are battling the lie of shame in our lives, we don’t give ourselves any room for grace - the grace to be human and the grace to make mistakes. But Jesus invites us to His table, not to offer us theology or rules, but to offer His good grace. By dying on the cross for our sins and our shame, Jesus made the exchange for our shortcomings with His grace. If you are going to overcome the lie of shame in your life, you have to allow yourself to receive the grace that Jesus gives you and to extend some grace for yourself, as well. We are all human, and we all fall short and make mistakes; but we all have the opportunity to receive and live in the good grace that Jesus offers us! 

Action Step: What are some areas in your life that you need to receive Jesus’ good grace? Write a prayer asking God to reveal those areas to you and to help you overcome shame by accepting His grace.