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| The Inheritance Painting by Andrea Deschambeault, Saatchi Art |
"Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance. And so you will inherit a double portion in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours." Isaiah 61 verse 7
Shame is a terrible emotion. It is closely associated with failure, impotence and disgrace.
I have this mental image of what evil does. It takes the beautiful work of the Creator and pushes it face first in the quagmire. It sits back and laughs. How many wasted hours do we spend in shame. Unhappy with our lot; our looks, our abilities, our powers. What a waste.
The prophet says our shame will be replaced with a double portion of blessing, which will pour out of its bag and be scattered everywhere. Inheritance is the most powerful of privileges, and ours is one which will bring a smile everytime we remember it. It will bring us joy, and that is fine, because it is a gift.
Question: Do I count my blessings everyday?
Prayer: May I know how privileged I am and offer you constant praise.
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