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Bible verses for shame

When I feel worthless

The lie

I am what I did. If people really knew me, they'd leave.

The truth

Guilt says I did something wrong. Shame says I am something wrong. Jesus carried both. In Him you are not condemned, and your worst moment doesn't get to name you.

More truth

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Stop. Breathe. Shame says you are the problem. Listen to what God says instead. Jesus carried your shame on the cross.

My verses

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
Romans 8:1 (BSB)

Those who look to Him are radiant with joy; their faces shall never be ashamed.

Psalm 34:5

Do not be afraid, for you will not be put to shame; do not be intimidated, for you will not be humiliated. For you will forget the shame of your youth and will remember no more the reproach of your widowhood.

Isaiah 54:4

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Hebrews 12:2

Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come!

2 Corinthians 5:17

I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

Isaiah 61:10

Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him.

1 John 3:1

For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.

Ephesians 2:10

It is just as the Scripture says: “Anyone who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”

Romans 10:11

But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head.

Psalm 3:3

Because you are precious and honored in My sight, and because I love you, I will give men in exchange for you and nations in place of your life.

Isaiah 43:4

Once you were alienated from God and were hostile in your minds, engaging in evil deeds. But now He has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy, unblemished, and blameless in His presence.

Colossians 1:21-22

Behold, at that time, I will deal with all who afflict you. I will save the lame and gather the scattered; and I will appoint praise and fame for the disgraced throughout the earth.

Zephaniah 3:19

Pray

Jesus, I feel worthless and dirty. You took my shame on the cross, and You're not ashamed to call me Yours. Help me believe what You say about me more than what I feel. Lift my head. Amen.

Your way out

If it turns dark

If you're thinking about hurting yourself, or about not wanting to be here, please talk to a real person now. You matter more than you can feel right now.

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All countries

New Zealand

Emergency 111

Police, ambulance, fire. If you or someone else is in danger right now.

Need to talk? 1737

Free call or text with a trained counsellor. Any time.

Suicide Crisis Helpline 0508 828 865

If you're thinking about suicide, or worried about someone. 7am to midnight.

Youthline 0800 376 633

For young people and their families. Call, or text 234. Any time.

Australia

Emergency 000

Police, ambulance, fire.

Lifeline 13 11 14

Crisis support. Call, or text 0477 13 11 14. Any time.

Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800

For young people aged 5 to 25. Any time.

United Kingdom

Emergency 999

Police, ambulance, fire.

Samaritans 116 123

Free, someone to talk to. Any time.

Shout 85258

Free text support. Text SHOUT to 85258. Any time.

Childline 0800 1111

For children and young people, free. Any time.

Ireland

Emergency 112 or 999

Police, ambulance, fire.

Samaritans 116 123

Free, someone to talk to. Any time.

Text About It 50808

Free text support. Text HELLO to 50808. Any time.

Childline 1800 66 66 66

For anyone under 18, free. Any time.

United States

Emergency 911

Police, ambulance, fire.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988. Any time.

Canada

Emergency 911

Police, ambulance, fire.

988 Suicide Crisis Helpline

Call or text 988, in English or French. Any time.

Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868

For young people. Call, or text CONNECT to 686868. Any time.

Germany

Notruf 112

Ambulance and fire. Police: 110.

Telefonseelsorge 0800 111 0 111

Free and anonymous. Also 0800 111 0 222 or 116 123. Any time.

krisenchat krisenchat.de

For everyone under 25. Chat by WhatsApp or SMS, free. Any time.

Nummer gegen Kummer 116 111

For children and young people, free. Mon to Sat, 2pm to 8pm.

Austria

Notruf 112

Ambulance: 144. Police: 133.

Telefonseelsorge 142

Free and anonymous. Any time.

Rat auf Draht 147

For children and young people, free and anonymous. Also if someone threatens to share your pictures. Any time.

Männerinfo 0800 400 777

Free, for men in crisis and with violence. Any time.

Switzerland

Notruf 112

Ambulance: 144. Police: 117.

Die Dargebotene Hand 143

Someone to talk to. Also chat at 143.ch. Any time.

Pro Juventute 147

For children and young people. Also WhatsApp and chat at 147.ch, and if someone threatens to share your pictures. Any time.

Somewhere else? Call your local emergency number, or find a free helpline for your country at findahelpline.com.

If it won't lift

If shame feels crushing, or you can't stop putting yourself down, talk to a pastor or a Christian counsellor. Old wounds often need more than a moment to heal.

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
Psalm 147:3 (BSB)

Go deeper: Lift your head

Five days in the Bible on this, one passage a day.

  1. Hiding Genesis 3:7-10
  2. Neither do I condemn you John 8:2-11
  3. She loved much Luke 7:36-50
  4. Beauty for ashes Isaiah 61:1-3
  5. Despising the shame Hebrews 12:1-3

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