What is more reductive than limiting someone to their past mistakes? That is exactly what shame does.

This episode we dive into the ways shame belittles us and how we can overcome being reminded of our shortcomings. 

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WELCOME TO SHAMEDLESS PODCAST

This first episode dives into Shame as an antagonist. 

Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode leave a review below. I will be reading some at the start of the next episode.

Be sure to follow this podcast on instagram @shmdlss, that’s Shamedless without any vowels and DM me about your thoughts on this episode. You can also follow me on instagram @confessionswithaurella.

Lastly, if you are wanting to dive deeper into your shamedless journey  by receiving 1-1 coaching from me, go to www.shameless.com to learn more.

Here's a little game you can play: Count how many times I either

1. Get off track

2. Say, "sorry"

3. Say, "Anyways"

Happy Listening!

First, I AM SO SORRY FOR HOW STUFFED I SOUND... Allergies man. Thank you for your patience lol.

Anyways, what has your journey with prayer been like? Here is mine. I hope this encourages to ask and trust in God's goodness.

Read along below!

It’s beginning to feel a lot like

Christmas

Recently, I’ve been intentionally

Asking

My prayers have been filled

With specific requests

Never have I been this audacious

In the space of prayer before

And in all honesty

It felt wrong when I first began

Shame would be quick to meet me

Each time I closed my eyes

On bended knee

Shame whispered of my unworthiness

Questioning the foundation of my faith

Making a mockery of the relationship

I’ve fought to build with the Father

Shame tried to sow seeds of doubt

Manipulating the truth of contentment

In an attempt to mute me

Hindering me from interceding

Distorting the source of my longings

And belittling my yearnings

“You are asking for too much.”

As a child, I remember

Walking by this boutique

And seeing a pair of shoes

In the window

They were blue, wedged sandals

I asked my mom for them

Quite frequently actually

Each day making a point to remind her

That I haven’t forgotten

And I still desired them

She never purchased them for me

Although I don’t know why

And I’m sure the reasons are valid

All I know is that

It wasn’t because

She didn’t want to

“Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead?”

I’ve opened the dusty file cabinets of my life

And looked through the areas of my

Greatest disappointments

And in those areas

I’ve dreamt up restoration

Imagining what it would be like

If the neglected and overgrown fields

Were renovated into

Prospering gardens

And here is where

I started making my case

I pinpointed every area

Pain has robbed me

Ravaging my vats empty

And opening the book of promises

I read each line

Noticing that each story

Is a tale of restoration

Not just between Creator and creation

But even between creation and creation

So why then would I limit

The extent of my request

Nonexistent is what He cannot do

And limitless are His capabilities

“Without faith it is impossible to please Him”

Diminished expectations at times

Are a result of withholding requests

And I’ve been finding that asking

Builds expectation

And it increases faith and intimacy

So I’ve unlocked the safe

Where I tucked away my petitions

Desires don’t just disappear when ignored

Rather they get stored

Left in your heart to rot

And there bitterness festers

Yet, by asking

They become surrendered

Given to the one who can make use of them

There they are

Out in the open

Testimonies are on their way

And regardless of the outcome

The glory is His anyway

It’s been feeling a lot like Christmas

In my heart lately

I’ve been waking up each day

With anticipation

How will He respond?

When will He respond?

Through whom will He respond?

And as I wait on Him

Strength replenishes

And as I hope in Him

Shame diminishes

Take this as your invitation

To ask

He’s listening

Hello! This is a quick podcast episode in which I share something the Lord showed me recently about momentum and the tension between the now and the not yet. 

Praying this encourages you to wait patiently and with expectation!

So, you said yes to God and life took a bit of a turn... now what. Well, unfortunately, there aren't any answers in this podcast. However, Jasmine and I share about what we are learning and growing in seasons where the struggle is very real. Although we don't have any answers, we hope that you are encouraged to know that God sees all things, and He works all things together for our good and His glory. 

Thank you so much for listening and joining the journey!

You can follow Jasmine on instagram: @jaz_moriah

Friends! First and foremost, praying your year is filled with the tenderness of God's love. 

In this episode, I share the second reminder the Lord gave me that anchored in the year 2020, "Just Come." I find that often times we forget that we have complete access to the Lord and His presence. My prayer is that this episode encourages you to, as it says in Hebrews 4:16, "...with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need."

So friends, just come, come confidently!

Happy New Year Everyone!  In this episode, I share about how the Lord has been inviting me into abiding with him. I believe that the posture of our hearts before the Lord this year will determine the quality of the year we will face. Are we willing to surrender to his will for us in all things? Do we truly believe He is worthy of our surrender? I think the Lord is inviting us into deeper intimacy with Him and greater diligence in our pursuit.  

Thank you so much for listening! Make sure to subscribe and share. You can also keep in touch with me through: 

Instagram: @confessionswithaurella 

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Email: [email protected]  

Praying you enter this New Year with fresh eyes. See into what the Lord has for you! He is the reward. He is the Prize!

on insecurity - How do you see yourself? Where is your identity founded on? 

In this episode, I talk about my current struggle with insecurity and what I am learning in the midst of it. This wasn't an easy episode to record because this is something I find myself struggling with on a daily. However, I believe that you listening will be able to relate and gain insight into what I am learning in the process. And I did not go as deep into it as I could, so we might have to revisit this episode at a later date; however, with what I shared may you find safety in knowing you are now alone.

Thank you so much for listening!

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Insta: @confessionswithaurella