Shame is the unshakable feeling that we don’t belong. It is the painful feeling, caused by our past, that tempts us to run away from God and his people in the present. Shame can be tied to something done to us, something we have done, or something we have continued to do. Often it is connected with abuse, sexual brokenness, or addiction. So, how do you deal with that? You remember that believing makes you belong, that trusting in Jesus is the way to be unashamed, to be included, to know that there is a place for you.