"I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame."
Psalm 34:4,5
Everyone fears something. Some fear thunderstorms, heights, snakes, you name it. For me, my fears have always involved a great deal of anxiety. I can get so worked up over the thought of something bad happening that it greatly affects me emotionally. My eyes are no longer focused one the One with all the power, but to the thoughts that captivate my mind. Fear can, in fact, bring upon yourself a great deal of shame, especially if it is something that another person may not fear. You may feel ashamed that you aren't emotionally strong enough to battle that fear, or are ashamed that what you fear is just silly in another person's eyes. It wasn't until I began seeking the Lord with all my heart, soul and mind that He delivered me from those fears. When you seek Him, He is faithful. He answers. He wants you to be in His presence so He can deliver you from things like fear.
v. 5 "Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame."
There is a two-part interpretation to this verse. With something like fear, looking to Him and being delivered from fear also delivers you from shame.
But what if you aren't battling fear? What if you are battling the memory of a shameful past that the enemy likes to attack you with? What if the memory of that past brings upon your spirit a great deal of shame that just simply depresses you?
Look to HIM - and your face will never be covered with shame. His strength IS PERFECT. Trust me, I know from experience.
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