We live in a culture that values a quick response. Cooking something in the microwave may not make it taste as good, but it’s quicker so that’s what you choose. There is nothing wrong with this, however, you need to be careful not to try and microwave your life.
You want something to change like your job situation, where you live, the food you eat, or even the way you look. The important thing to note is your job, the place you inhabit, your eating habits, and the way you take care of yourself did not get the way they are overnight—it’s a process.
When you pray to God, begging Him to help you make a quick change, chances are He won’t. Why? Lasting change is a process and the timing is God’s and not yours. It is hard to wait on Him, but necessary to walk the life He has for you.
You along with me and everyone else in this world have a longing to be loved, accepted, and known. Sometimes you’ll do anything it takes to attain the world’s version of these things. This fix is only temporary and leaves you wanting more.
You begin to put on masks to hide the real you because striving to achieve greatness on your own can be grueling. Putting time and achievement into your own hands without being guiding by God will consume you and may produce shame. Sin will do this to you.
Shame makes us want to hide like Adam and Eve did in the Garden. They didn’t want God to see them and know what they had done so they hid themselves. The only thing is, God always sees you even when you try to hide. He knows you.
Shame is what the devil makes you feel when you’ve done something you shouldn't and he tells you it’s best to hide. God tries to lead you back to Him so you can be forgiven. Jesus died for you and for me. He made this sacrifice so that everything you’ve ever done and will ever do can lead you back to the Father who cares deeply for you.
Don’t live in shame, convinced there is no way you can ever be forgiven. Trust the process and the plans God has for you. How have you let shame overtake your life instead of going to God who is waiting with open arms, ready to accept you for who you are?
