Main Scripture: Psalm 127:5 Supporting Scriptures: Romans 8:1, 2 Timothy 1:7, Hebrews 4:16 Psalm 127:5 NKJV Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them; They shall not be ashamed, But shall speak with their enemies in the gate. Psalm 127 ends with a promise that can be easy to overlook: “They will not be put to shame.” This goes beyond public embarrassment. In Scripture, shame is heavily tied to identity. It is the internal voice that says; 🚩 I’m not enough 🚩 I have failed, so I am a failure 🚩 I have to prove myself But a life built by the Lord produces something different. It produces confidence rooted in Him, and not in performance. Shamed entered in Genesis 3 when Adam and Eve sinned. Their immediate response after they sinned was to hide themselves. Shame always pushes you to; 🚩 Withdraw 🚩 Cover Yourself 🚩 Avoid Exposure But the work of Jesus Christ restores you back to; ⭐️ Openness ⭐️ Confidence ⭐️ Right standing with the Lord That is why in Romans 8:1, Paul tells us that there is no condemnation for those in Christ. This simply means; YOU ARE NOT DEFINED BY YOUR PAST, YOUR MISTAKES, or YOUR SHORTCOMINGS. 2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. God has given you; POWER, LOVE, and a SOUND MIND. So you should walk in this boldly. Boldness is not about being Loud or outgoing. It is about being secure in who you are in Jesus Christ, When you are secure in Him; 🔑 You don’t need validation. 🔑 You don’t fear rejection 🔑You don’t shrink back from what you’re called to do YOU HAVE ACCESS WITH FEAR! Hebrews 4:16 NKJV Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. This lets us know, “YOU ARE INVITED, NOT TOLERATED.” Shame says; “Stay Back.” Grace says; “Come close.” Many people are saved but they are still living their life in Hesitation, Fear of stepping out, and insecurity. Why? Because they are still relating to God through: