#125: God, grace + emotions: Combatting shame with grace with Becky Leach

Shame is both an emotion and a weapon our enemy likes to use to distance us from God, others, and ourselves. Friend, we all suffer from shame. Shame about what we've done – or haven't. What was done to us – or what we did to another. Becky and I talk through What shame is, When you feel like you're too much, And how to move God's love from your head to your heart. Friend, please know this is a sensitive and tender episode as we discuss sexual abuse.  Key Quotes "Saying this hard thing out loud didn't destroy me." - Speaker and author Becky Leach "The way to combat shame is to stop focusing on ourselves and our situation, and to start focusing on the Lord instead." - Speaker and author Becky Leach "The first thing we need to do is not choose joy. The first thing we're going to do is to choose belief." - Speaker and author Becky Leach "Jesus does not get mad at the sinners sinning. He does not get mad at the broken-hearted." - Speaker and author Becky Leach "In my darkest seasons, worship is what I want to bathe my soul in." - Speaker and author Becky Leach "Letting someone else in brings it to the light." - Speaker and author Becky Leach As Mentioned in the Podcast The FCC requires that I tell you that I'm an Amazon Affiliate, which means I earn a bit of commission on each sale. But don't worry, there's no added cost to you! National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-4673 The best books and resources to promote emotional health Brene Brown The Pivot by Becky Leach About Becky Leach Artist, speaker, and first-time author Becky Leach joins the show. Becky lives in Texas with her high school sweetheart-now-husband, their three kids, and the newest addition to the bunch – Franklin – their beloved golden doodle.  Becky wants to use every chance she gets to testify to the freedom she's found by simply choosing to believe God. Becky was a victim of sexual assault as a child and teen, and hopes to advocate against abuse for the rest of her life.  Whether painting artwork for someone's home or writing a new chapter for her book, Becky's greatest prayer is that you don't see her but Jesus. Here's how to connect with Becky Instagram Website Here's how to connect with Jill Website  GraceInRealLifePodcast.com  Instagram  Facebook group  Facebook page Subscribe to Jill's weekly "the good + the grace" email