I woke up this morning determined to spend time with Jesus. I’m sorry to say that it has been far too long since I have opened my Bible and spent time in God’s Word. These past few days have been a struggle for me. I didn’t keep my focus on Him, and because of that I made poor choices. Yesterday I walked around with guilt, anger, and shame for the things I allowed myself to do. I cried out to God many times. Why did I have to wait for something to go wrong to cry out to God? Because I’m human.
Today is a new day, and today God’s mercy is new. It’s so easy to forget that, and so hard to let go of the guilt and shame we feel. This morning as I was reading the Bible, I found my way to Psalm 34:5. It says Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame. The Message tells it this way, Look at him; give him your warmest smile. Never hide your feelings from him.
Yesterday I wasn’t able to smile at him; I wasn’t able to smile at anyone. I wasn’t able to accept his forgiveness. Today is a new day. Today I will give him my warmest smile. Hiding my feelings has always been easy for me. The things I endured in my childhood have made me a great secret keeper. I’m slowly learning how to reveal those secrets without fear of shame or condemnation. I must choose to reveal my feelings to Him – He knows them anyway.
Do you want to be radiant? Do you want your face to shine like a glowing light? Focus your eyes on Jesus. For when we do, our faces are never covered with shame.