Day 13 of 30-Day Praise Challenge

 

Day 13

“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” – Rom.8:1

The Invitation

“My child, you are often weighed down by guilt & shame. I don’t condemn you & neither should you condemn yourself. Through My abundant grace, you are forgiven because of the work of My Son on Calvary. All your sins—past, present, & future—have been forgiven. You are totally okay with Me. Shame no longer has to haunt you. You are already clean. I have clothed you in My righteous robe & crowned you with blessing & beauty. When you are tempted to return to your old clothes of shame, put on garments of praise instead. As you worship Me, I will enable you to wear your righteous robe with confidence. Others will try to manipulate you & make you feel guilty; don’t let them. Listen to My voice alone, & lift your voice in praise. If you exalt Me & look up, your face will no longer be clouded with shame; instead, it will glisten with radiant joy.” (Rom.8:1; Rom.5:17; Jn.15:3; Rom.3:21; Is.61:1-3; Ps.34:5)

If you’re physically able, get down on your knees for your praise time today. If you are not physically able to get down on your knees, bow your head & imagine someday bowing down in Heaven. When you listen to the praise music, use headphones so you won’t be easily distracted. Focus your praise on God’s grace & forgiveness. Lay down every burden of guilt, shame, regret, & self-punishment. Imagine yourself clothed in Christ’s righteous robe. You look as good to God the Father as His Son, Jesus Christ, does. Celebrate the forgiveness that is yours in Jesus Christ.

“God made Him Who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.” (2Cor.5:21)

Listen

Listen to “Like an Avalanche” performed by Hillsong United,

“Jesus Paid It All” performed by Kristian Stanfill,

“Rescue” performed by Desperation Band,

& “My Deliverer” performed by Mandisa.

As you listen, let go of any feelings of shame & allow yourself to relax & rest in God’s amazing grace.

Pray

Lord Jesus, I praise You that I am totally right with You! Thank You that I don’t have to beat myself up or engage in any form of self-condemnation. All of my sins have been completely atoned for by Your blood. I praise You for having removed my sins far away from me. Your Word tells me You have moved them as far as the east is from the west. You offer me continual compassion & mercy. Thank You that I am clothed in Your righteous robe & no longer have to worry about measuring up. In You, I am good enough. Oh, Lord Jesus, that makes me want to celebrate. I cannot thank You enough. What a gift Your grace is in my life! You are my righteousness, my holiness, & my redemption. (Rom.3:25; Ps.103:11-13; Rom.11:30)

Journal

In what areas of life have you struggled with feeling guilty or ashamed? How do you think praising God might help you let go of shame?

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