This is a tough blog today because freedom in this area (abandonment) didn't come easy for me, it seemed those roots would never die. But, God is always the victor! Abandonment will replay itself in our lives until it is dealt with by the healing light of Christ. Some people can recall the pain of their childhoods as though it was yesterday. They live in the defeat of self-hatred and low self-esteem. Getting help in this area is so essential because it will effect all of our choices in life. Every relationship will be affected by how we see our worth. God does all He can to help us, clean us up, and love us. But for some of us excepting real love, even Christs perfect love, is a stumbling block in our walk of faith. We were raised by unloved people, who could not model for us what acceptance, honor and love was. God can heal these wounds and bring resolution in the way we see pain and disappointments. Jesus chooses to change all the feelings of lack in our lives. He wants to teach us we are protected now, accepted and loved. We are loved and will always be treated honorably, in fact He strives to give us a place of honor at His table, in His family.
Jesus talks about how He will never leave us or forsake us. How He remains faithful even when we are unfaithful. He rescues us because He delighted in us. He comes to heal the faint hearted, the afflicted and the storm tossed.
Isaiah 53
V3 He was despised and forsaken of men, a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief; and like one from whom men hide their face, He was despised and we did not esteem Him. He was despised and forsaken and a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. He was like one whom men hide their face. He was despised and we did not esteem Him.
Isaiah 54
V4 Fear not, for you will not be put to shame; neither feel humiliated, for you will not be disgraced; But you will forget the shame of your youth, and the reproach of our widowhood you will remember no more.
V5 For your husband is your Maker, whose name is the Lord of hosts; And your redeemer is the Holy One Of Israel, Who is called the God of all the earth.
V6 "For the Lord has called you, Like a wife forsaken and grieved in spirit , even like a wife of one's youth when she is rejected," says your God.
Every prayer spoken God listens, and He takes action. So many of us think we have made too many mistakes and will be reaping destruction forever, but listen to these scriptures, meditate on them. Let hope be renewed in you. (when you read these scriptures in their context you will be greatly encouraged by Gods grace and redemption)
Isaiah 55:
V10 "For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven , And do not return there without watering the earth, And do not return there without watering the earth, And making it bear and sprout, And furnishing seed to the sower and bread to the eater;
V11 So shall My word be which goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me empty, without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it.
V12 "For you will go out with joy, and be lead forth with peace; The mountains and the hills will break forth into shouts of joy before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands,
V13 "Instead of the thorn bush the cypress will come up; And instead of the nettle the myrtle will come up; And it will be a memorial to the Lord, For an everlasting sign which will not be cut off."
Sample Prayer
Father God,
I ask you today to speak to me about the state of my self- image. I want to reflect you, I want to love like you do. If my self image is effecting my life, and my relationships, please lead me into truth as I seek you. I want to walk in freedom and I give you permission to change me and help me. I give you complete control to have Your way in my life, I belong to you. Breathe your breath of life on me. I forgive those who have hurt me, those who have dishonored me in any way. I forgive myself for not loving myself and therefore not loving Your creation. Help me to see the beauty You have put in me and the power to except it, and the courage to allow You to use my gifts for your glory. Undue all the ugly words that have been spoken over me and as I read your word give me knew thoughts about myself to replace the old ones. I choose to trust You because You say that You love me. I will close my ears to ugly thoughts as you give me strength. Thank You Lord Jesus for all you have done on the cross, just for me, may I walk in those liberties! In Jesus name, Amen.
Never give up! Never give in!
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