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Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Christian Affirmations, Hearing God, Prayer, Holy Spirit, Daily Devotional

A Prayer for Your Shame: Immersive Prayer Series: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional

Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Christian Affirmations, Hearing God, Prayer, Holy Spirit, Daily Devotional

Hearing Jesus: Daily Affirmations & Bible Study Podcast

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.81.1K Ratings

🗓️ 14 August 2025

⏱️ 19 minutes

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A Prayer for Your Shame: Immersive Prayer Series: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional In this contemplative session, Rachael explores the theme of shame and acceptance through the story of the woman at the well. She emphasizes that Jesus meets us in our shame, offering love and living water, and invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences of feeling unseen or unworthy. The session encourages a deep connection with God, reminding us that we are not defined by our past and are welcomed just as we are. Takeaways: Have you ever felt like your past was just too heavy to carry into God's presence? The story of the woman at the well reminds us that he does. You're not too far gone. You're not disqualified. You are deeply known and completely loved. If you've ever felt unseen or overlooked, this is where that begins to shift. Jesus didn't flinch at her past. He didn't avoid the uncomfortable. Are there places in your life where you've been hiding in shame? You are not defined by what others have said. You are loved. You are seen. You are welcomed by Jesus. He stays long enough to remind you who you are. Sound bites: "You're not too far gone." "He sees your story." "You are loved." Chapters 00:00 Carrying the Weight of Shame 02:01 The Encounter at the Well 05:10 Imagining the Setting 07:39 Jesus Meets Us in Our Shame 11:01 Reflecting on Our Own Lives 12:18 You Are Seen and Loved 14:05 The Invitation to Release Shame This audio devotional is a companion to the She Hears Bible Study, Grab Your Printed Copy Here! Show Information: ☆Have a question for Rachael? Ask it here: Ask Rachael a Question ☆Join Rachael for Bible Study Live in Rome this fall: BibleStudyLive.org ☆Get Ad-Free Episodes, Bonus Content, and more here: ⁠ patreon.com/HearingJesus⁠ ☆To Learn More About Sponsoring a Child, check out Compassion International here:  ➤  Sponsor a Child ☆Schedule Spiritual Direction or Life Coaching with Rachael here: One on One Session ☆If you would like to give to Hearing Jesus and financially support the podcast,  you can do so here ! ➤ Give Here ☆Connect further with Rachael ! ☆Facebook ➤https://www.facebook.com/SheHears.org/ ☆Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/rachael.d.groll/ ☆Website ➤ Hearing Jesus ☆Shop Christian Resources ➤ https://www.rachaelgroll.com/resources ☆Coaching/Spiritual Direction ➤ https://www.rachaelgroll.com/coaching Bible, Bible Study, Devotions, Devotional, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Jesus, God, Holy Spirit, Spiritual Growth, hearing God’s voice, Hearing God, Hearing Jesus, Praying, Pray, God’s Word, Scriptures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

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1:04.8

heavy to carry into God's presence? Maybe it's the decisions you've made or the ones that were made for you.

1:13.9

Maybe you've been labeled or misunderstood or quietly judged by people who only saw the surface.

1:22.2

It's exhausting trying to live under the weight of shame. And at some point, you start to wonder,

1:30.2

does God even want to meet me here?

1:33.7

The story of the woman at the well

1:35.7

reminds us that he does.

1:38.9

In fact, he goes out of his way to meet us.

1:43.5

This woman wasn't looking for a holy encounter that day.

1:48.5

She came to the well in the heat of the afternoon, likely to avoid the stairs and the whispers of others.

1:56.6

She carried a history that left her feeling isolated and unseen. But Jesus didn't wait for her to

2:04.2

clean herself up or prove her worth. He sat beside her and he started a conversation that would

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