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Getting to the Root of It: A Healing Balm of Freedom

Thursday, February 6, 2025

“Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance. And so you will inherit a double portion in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours. For I, the Lord, love justice; I hate robbery and wrongdoing. In my faithfulness I will reward my people and make an everlasting covenant with them.”
— Isaiah 61:7-8 (NIV)

Ladies, let that sink in for a moment. Instead of shame... double portion. Instead of disgrace... rejoicing in your inheritance. That’s not just a nice verse to highlight in your Bible—it’s a promise. A declaration from the One who is faithful even when we wrestle with our mess. And let’s be real: we all have some mess.

No matter where you find yourself on this journey, I want you to pause and lean into this truth: You are not defined by your past mistakes, your struggles, or even the whispers of shame that try to keep you stuck. God has already spoken—double portion is your inheritance.

But here's the thing: guilt and shame are sneaky. They creep in when we're vulnerable, convincing us to carry burdens we were never meant to bear. Trust me, I know. In my book, Urgent Plea for Prayer, I talk about the battles with guilt and shame. This isn’t just theory; it’s personal.

So, let’s deal with it together as we journey through Getting To The Root of It:

Understanding the Weight We Carry:

1. Shame is that intense, emotional sting that whispers, "You’re not enough." It makes you want to hide, disappear, or shrink back. It’s not just about what you’ve done—it attacks who you believe you are.

2. Guilt shows up when you know you've done something wrong, and forgiving yourself feels impossible. You carry it like an invisible backpack filled with bricks, and over time, it weighs down your posture—physically, emotionally, spiritually.

3. Condemnation? That’s the verdict. It shouts, "Guilty as charged!" It tries to convince you that your mistakes are final, that you’re beyond redemption. But here's the truth: Romans 8:1 says, "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." Period.

Let’s check the root ~

Shame runs deeper than guilt. Guilt says, "I did something wrong." Shame says, "I am something wrong." But God says, "I have called you by name; you are Mine." (Isaiah 43:1)

Take a moment. Grab your journal or a sheet of paper. List out the guilt and shame you’ve been wrestling with. Be honest. Name it. Acknowledge it.

Now, look at that list and speak this over it:
"Instead of shame, I receive a double portion. Instead of disgrace, I rejoice in my inheritance."

Tear up the list. Burn it if you need to. Whatever helps you physically symbolize releasing it.

Time to shift ~

Isn’t it time to live in the double portion? To walk boldly in the inheritance God has promised? To stop letting shame have the final word?

Sisters, the double portion is waiting. Rejoice in your inheritance. Everlasting joy is yours.

Prayer

In the name of Jesus, I am free from guilt and shame and receive my double portion and embrace and rejoice in my inheritance. Amen.

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Thank you.

~ Gail

Gail Dudley, The Audacious Advocate

www.GailDudley.com

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