Breaking the Chains of Shame
Rasol Manouchehri Ardakani - 31 August 2025
“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
Shame is one of the enemy’s favourite tools. It whispers, “You’re not good enough. Remember what you did? That’s who you are.” It clings to our hearts like a shadow, following us into every conversation, every relationship, every quiet moment.
I know what it’s like to feel the weight of shame. Sometimes it comes from mistakes we’ve made. Other times it’s the result of things that were done to us. Either way, it tells us we’re unworthy, and it convinces us that God must see us the same way. But that’s not the truth.
Romans 8:1 tells us plainly, “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” No condemnation. That means God is not sitting in heaven pointing the finger at you. If you have given your life to Jesus, He has already taken your guilt and shame on Himself at the cross.
The problem is, we often keep holding on to what God has already forgiven. It’s like sitting in a prison cell with the door wide open, yet refusing to walk out. The chains are already broken, but shame convinces us to stay put.
One of the turning points in my own walk with God was realising that shame doesn’t have to have the last word. Yes, we might remember our past, but in Christ, we are no longer defined by it. God gives us a new name: redeemed, forgiven, child of God.
If you’ve been living under the weight of shame, I want to encourage you today: Jesus didn’t just save you from your sins; He saved you from the shame that comes with them. When He looks at you, He sees the righteousness of Christ, not the stain of your past.
It’s time to step out of that prison cell. You don’t need to explain your way out; you just need to believe the truth of God’s Word. Let His voice be louder than the lies. Walk in the freedom He’s already given you.
Prayer of the Day:
Lord, thank You that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ. I lay every memory, every regret, and every weight of shame at Your feet. Help me to see myself the way You see me: clean, forgiven, and free. Amen.