Day 17: Break Agreement with Shame
Day 17: Break Agreement with Shame
Scripture:
“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.”— Romans 8:1 (NKJV)
The Promise:
If you are in Christ, condemnation is no longer your portion—freedom is.
Devotional:
Shame is a subtle thief. It disguises itself as humility, responsibility, or even spiritual conviction. But Romans 8:1 makes it plain: “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.”
So how do you know which one you’re walking in—flesh or Spirit? The answer is simple: if you’re constantly feeling condemned, you’re walking according to the flesh. The flesh is loud with reminders of your past, your failures, and your fears. But the Spirit speaks truth: you are fully loved, fully accepted, and fully free in Christ.
Condemnation chains your identity to yesterday. But God’s Spirit points to who you are now—a child of God, righteous in His sight, and empowered to walk in victory. When you speak words like, “I’ll never get it right,” “I always mess things up,” or “I’m not good enough,” you’re echoing the voice of shame, not the Spirit.
Your words are not harmless—they’re agreements. And if your words are aligning with condemnation, you’re reinforcing what Christ already destroyed. It’s time to break that agreement. It’s time to start speaking your true identity, grounded in the unconditional love and victory of Jesus.
Radical transformation begins when you stop arguing with God about who He says you are. You are not what you feel. You are who He redeemed.
Declaration Prayer:
Father, I change the way I speak about myself. I break every agreement with shame, guilt, and condemnation. I am no longer a slave to my past—I am a child of the King. I declare that I am forgiven, free, and full of Your Spirit. I refuse to walk in the flesh and empower lies with my mouth. I now walk in the Spirit by speaking what You say. Your love defines me. Your righteousness covers me. And Your promises guide me. In Jesus’ name, amen!
