A Seven-Day
Devotional on:
Destroying the False Mirror of Shame
How to Use This Devotional
As you read this booklet, you may find that you have strong negative beliefs and emotions about yourself. If you do, ask the Father to help you to act on the truths found in James 4:6-8:
God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Submit therefore to God, resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and he will draw near to you.
You can use the words CONFESS, CANCEL and COMMAND:
Say, “Father, I submit to You and I CONFESS that, in the process of living, in my heart I have ended up believing the enemy’s lies about myself. Deliver me!
In the name of Jesus, I reject and renounce those lies. I CANCEL the ground given to the enemy through believing those lies.
In the name of Jesus, I COMMAND the spirits, behind those lies about myself, to leave me now. All of you, bind yourselves together, take all that you brought with you, and go now to where Jesus sends you.”
You may need to repeat this process as you read and pray through this booklet.
(All scripture quotations are from the New International Version unless otherwise noted.)
On June 22, 2025, in the Sunday morning meeting at Jubilee Christian Center, Terry Smith gave the following prophetic word. It is printed here in its entirety, and it is followed up with a Scriptural devotional guide, with practical illustrations, to help you to enter into the “freedom and glory of the children of God” (Romans 8:21).
Destroying the False Mirror of Shame
I am removing from you the false mirror that says, “Shame, shame on you!” I am destroying the image that the liar puts before you. For you are not that person, you have chosen me. I am destroying that false image of who you are. Instead, you will see My face saying, “You have chosen Me, My son, My daughter, and I am pleased with you. You are pure in My sight because of My blood.”
I am destroying your affinity with shame. I am destroying the turning of your head and your ears when shame speaks. When unholy shame as a thief comes – know that I'm building in you My grace, so that you will turn and see My face saying, “You chose Me, My beloved, and I am yours and you are Mine, and I am pleased. I am pleased and I delight in you.” And you will learn to walk as a son and as a daughter.
And when you fall? For all of My children fall, but they get right back up. And when they fall, they say, “Oh God, I hate this!” and they turn from it. Now that's healthy, that's healthy, that's healthy. That's good!
But you will not bear a stigma of false shame. You will not listen to it; you will not look at it. It is a thief, it is a liar, it is a murderer, and I'm removing it from you. And instead, O My beloved, you will see Me with you all the time, empowering you. I died so that I could commune with you moment by moment. I bore your shame and bore it away so that, moment by moment, I can be yours, and you can be Mine.
And look, My beloved - My Father and your Father! Hear his voice, that he's pleased with you. You're his child. Now look up at the Father and surrender to his acceptance. He has accepted you. Surrender! Surrender to the truth that he's totally your Father.
I’m teaching you to know him and to know his heart. See, I have ability and authority to destroy and shatter, beyond use, that false image, that false mirror that comes from the enemy, that false image of shame. I have the ability and the authority to do it.
Listen to My voice. That's how you grow, that's how you overcome your problems in your things, and even sin, by hearing My voice. I love you, I love you, you are Mine.
BREAKING THE FALSE MIRROR OF SHAME - A Devotional Journey into the Father’s Heart
Introduction – The Lie of the False Mirror
Every person at some point feels the sting of shame. Shame whispers, “You are dirty. You are a failure. You’ll never change.” It becomes a false mirror of shame and regret—showing you not who you truly are in Christ but who the enemy wants you to believe you are.
The good news of the gospel is that Jesus bore our shame on the cross. He shattered the false mirror. He replaced it with His own face looking at us with delight and calling us “beloved.” This booklet will help you journey out of shame and into the Father’s acceptance, learning to live as a son or daughter who is loved and delighted in by God.
Key Scripture:
What “false mirrors” or shameful identities have you believed about yourself?
When you think of God looking at you, what expression do you imagine on His face?
What does it mean to you that He says, “I am pleased with you”?
Section 1 – God Removes the False Mirror
“I am removing from you the false mirror that says, ‘Shame, shame on you!’ … Instead, you will see My face saying, ‘You have chosen Me … you are pure in My sight because of My blood.’”
Truth: God is actively removing the false image you’ve believed about yourself. You are not the labels shame has given you. In Christ, you are a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17).
Illustration Story: Maria grew up in a critical home where every mistake was punished harshly. As an adult believer, she still saw herself as “the failure.” One day during prayer she sensed God telling her, “You’re My daughter, and I’m proud of you.” She wept, realizing she had been living under a false mirror. That moment began her healing journey.
Scripture Reflection:
Section 2 – Breaking Affinity with Shame
“I am destroying your affinity with shame … When unholy shame comes as a thief, know that I’m building in you My grace.”
Truth: Shame loses its power when we stop agreeing with its accusations. Grace builds strength to turn toward God rather than away from Him.
Illustration Story: James constantly relived his worst sin, feeling unworthy to pray. One day he read Hebrews 12:2: “For the joy set before Him, He endured the cross, scorning its shame.” He realized Jesus had already carried that shame. From then on, every time shame accused, he whispered, “Jesus bore this already,” and turned his eyes back to God.
Scripture Reflection:
Section 3 – Walking as Sons and Daughters
“And you will learn to walk as a son and as a daughter … Hear His voice, that He’s pleased with you.”
Truth: God expects His children to grow and stumble, but He calls us back quickly. Healthy sorrow leads to repentance; false shame leads to despair. You can rise again, knowing your Father delights in your growth.
Illustration Story: When David fell into sin, he said, “I have sinned against the Lord” (2 Samuel 12:13). Yet he repented and kept following God. Like a toddler learning to walk, we fall, but the Father cheers our next step rather than condemns us for falling.
Scripture Reflection:
Section 4 – Seeing the Father’s Acceptance
“Now look up at the Father and surrender to His acceptance. He has accepted you. Surrender!”
Truth: Acceptance is not earned. It is received as a gift. The Father is not waiting to love a future version of you; He loves you right now in Christ.
Illustration Story: Picture the prodigal son returning home, rehearsing his speech of unworthiness (Luke 15). Before he can even finish, the Father runs to him, embraces him, and restores him. That’s the heart of God toward you.
Scripture Reflection:
Section 5 – Moment-by-Moment Communion
“I died so that I could commune with you moment by moment. I bore your shame and bore it away so that, moment by moment, I can be yours, and you can be Mine.”
Truth: Freedom from shame is not a one-time event but an ongoing life of walking with Jesus. He wants to be with you continually, empowering you and speaking to you.
Illustration Story: Anna began setting a timer every hour to pause for 30 seconds, breathe deeply, and say, “Jesus, I’m Yours.” Over weeks, she sensed His presence more and more. Shame lost its grip because communion became her new normal.
Scripture Reflection:
Section 6 – Listening to His Voice
“Listen to My voice … That’s how you overcome your problems … I love you, you are Mine.”
Truth: Hearing God’s voice renews our minds and strengthens us against shame. His words bring life, correction, and encouragement.
Illustration Story: Samuel as a boy didn’t recognize God’s voice (1 Samuel 3). But once Eli taught him to say, “Speak, Lord, for Your servant is listening,” Samuel grew up hearing God clearly. In the same way, you can train your heart to recognize His voice above shame’s accusations.
Scripture Reflection:
Closing Summary – From Shame to Sonship
Jesus bore your shame so you could stand before the Father without fear, clothed in righteousness, loved, and delighted in. He is destroying the false image the enemy tries to hold before you and replacing it with His own image of you—a beloved child.
Declaration: “I am no longer defined by shame. I am a beloved child of God. I hear His voice, and He delights in me.”
Closing Prayer: “Father, thank You for removing the false mirror of shame and revealing Your heart. Thank You for showing me that I am Your child, born anew and pure in Christ. I open myself and surrender to Your love, and to the truth of what You have done for me. Teach me to live as Your child, hearing Your voice, walking in grace, and resting in Your arms of acceptance. In Jesus name, amen.”
- Ask God to speak to you and give you understanding. Realize you are dependent on the Holy Spirit for true understanding, and for your very life.
- Read the prophetic word on pages 1 and 2. A true word will align with Scripture, and will build you up, exhort you and comfort you. If this word speaks to deep things in your heart, read it again and again.
- Then, each day re-read the prophetic word and one section of this booklet as a devotional.
- J ournal your reflections after the Scripture and stories. Ask God to speak to you and write down what he shows you.
- Pray the prayer prompts and declarations aloud.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to show you where shame still lingers and to replace it with His truth.
As you read this booklet, you may find that you have strong negative beliefs and emotions about yourself. If you do, ask the Father to help you to act on the truths found in James 4:6-8:
God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Submit therefore to God, resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and he will draw near to you.
You can use the words CONFESS, CANCEL and COMMAND:
Say, “Father, I submit to You and I CONFESS that, in the process of living, in my heart I have ended up believing the enemy’s lies about myself. Deliver me!
In the name of Jesus, I reject and renounce those lies. I CANCEL the ground given to the enemy through believing those lies.
In the name of Jesus, I COMMAND the spirits, behind those lies about myself, to leave me now. All of you, bind yourselves together, take all that you brought with you, and go now to where Jesus sends you.”
You may need to repeat this process as you read and pray through this booklet.
(All scripture quotations are from the New International Version unless otherwise noted.)
On June 22, 2025, in the Sunday morning meeting at Jubilee Christian Center, Terry Smith gave the following prophetic word. It is printed here in its entirety, and it is followed up with a Scriptural devotional guide, with practical illustrations, to help you to enter into the “freedom and glory of the children of God” (Romans 8:21).
Destroying the False Mirror of Shame
I am removing from you the false mirror that says, “Shame, shame on you!” I am destroying the image that the liar puts before you. For you are not that person, you have chosen me. I am destroying that false image of who you are. Instead, you will see My face saying, “You have chosen Me, My son, My daughter, and I am pleased with you. You are pure in My sight because of My blood.”
I am destroying your affinity with shame. I am destroying the turning of your head and your ears when shame speaks. When unholy shame as a thief comes – know that I'm building in you My grace, so that you will turn and see My face saying, “You chose Me, My beloved, and I am yours and you are Mine, and I am pleased. I am pleased and I delight in you.” And you will learn to walk as a son and as a daughter.
And when you fall? For all of My children fall, but they get right back up. And when they fall, they say, “Oh God, I hate this!” and they turn from it. Now that's healthy, that's healthy, that's healthy. That's good!
But you will not bear a stigma of false shame. You will not listen to it; you will not look at it. It is a thief, it is a liar, it is a murderer, and I'm removing it from you. And instead, O My beloved, you will see Me with you all the time, empowering you. I died so that I could commune with you moment by moment. I bore your shame and bore it away so that, moment by moment, I can be yours, and you can be Mine.
And look, My beloved - My Father and your Father! Hear his voice, that he's pleased with you. You're his child. Now look up at the Father and surrender to his acceptance. He has accepted you. Surrender! Surrender to the truth that he's totally your Father.
I’m teaching you to know him and to know his heart. See, I have ability and authority to destroy and shatter, beyond use, that false image, that false mirror that comes from the enemy, that false image of shame. I have the ability and the authority to do it.
Listen to My voice. That's how you grow, that's how you overcome your problems in your things, and even sin, by hearing My voice. I love you, I love you, you are Mine.
BREAKING THE FALSE MIRROR OF SHAME - A Devotional Journey into the Father’s Heart
Introduction – The Lie of the False Mirror
Every person at some point feels the sting of shame. Shame whispers, “You are dirty. You are a failure. You’ll never change.” It becomes a false mirror of shame and regret—showing you not who you truly are in Christ but who the enemy wants you to believe you are.
The good news of the gospel is that Jesus bore our shame on the cross. He shattered the false mirror. He replaced it with His own face looking at us with delight and calling us “beloved.” This booklet will help you journey out of shame and into the Father’s acceptance, learning to live as a son or daughter who is loved and delighted in by God.
Key Scripture:
- Psalm 34:5 – “Those who look to Him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.”
- Romans 8:1 – “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
What “false mirrors” or shameful identities have you believed about yourself?
When you think of God looking at you, what expression do you imagine on His face?
What does it mean to you that He says, “I am pleased with you”?
Section 1 – God Removes the False Mirror
“I am removing from you the false mirror that says, ‘Shame, shame on you!’ … Instead, you will see My face saying, ‘You have chosen Me … you are pure in My sight because of My blood.’”
Truth: God is actively removing the false image you’ve believed about yourself. You are not the labels shame has given you. In Christ, you are a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17).
Illustration Story: Maria grew up in a critical home where every mistake was punished harshly. As an adult believer, she still saw herself as “the failure.” One day during prayer she sensed God telling her, “You’re My daughter, and I’m proud of you.” She wept, realizing she had been living under a false mirror. That moment began her healing journey.
Scripture Reflection:
- Isaiah 61:7 – “Instead of shame you will receive a double portion.”
- Ephesians 1:6 – “He has made us accepted in the Beloved.”
Section 2 – Breaking Affinity with Shame
“I am destroying your affinity with shame … When unholy shame comes as a thief, know that I’m building in you My grace.”
Truth: Shame loses its power when we stop agreeing with its accusations. Grace builds strength to turn toward God rather than away from Him.
Illustration Story: James constantly relived his worst sin, feeling unworthy to pray. One day he read Hebrews 12:2: “For the joy set before Him, He endured the cross, scorning its shame.” He realized Jesus had already carried that shame. From then on, every time shame accused, he whispered, “Jesus bore this already,” and turned his eyes back to God.
Scripture Reflection:
- Titus 2:11–12 – “The grace of God … teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness.”
- John 8:36 – “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”
Section 3 – Walking as Sons and Daughters
“And you will learn to walk as a son and as a daughter … Hear His voice, that He’s pleased with you.”
Truth: God expects His children to grow and stumble, but He calls us back quickly. Healthy sorrow leads to repentance; false shame leads to despair. You can rise again, knowing your Father delights in your growth.
Illustration Story: When David fell into sin, he said, “I have sinned against the Lord” (2 Samuel 12:13). Yet he repented and kept following God. Like a toddler learning to walk, we fall, but the Father cheers our next step rather than condemns us for falling.
Scripture Reflection:
- Micah 7:8 – “Though I have fallen, I will rise.”
- Galatians 4:6 – “Because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying, ‘Abba, Father.’”
- Psalm 37:23,24 (NASB) - “The steps of a man are established by the Lord, and he delights in his way. When he falls, he shall not be hurled headlong, because the Lord is the one who holds his hand.”
Section 4 – Seeing the Father’s Acceptance
“Now look up at the Father and surrender to His acceptance. He has accepted you. Surrender!”
Truth: Acceptance is not earned. It is received as a gift. The Father is not waiting to love a future version of you; He loves you right now in Christ.
Illustration Story: Picture the prodigal son returning home, rehearsing his speech of unworthiness (Luke 15). Before he can even finish, the Father runs to him, embraces him, and restores him. That’s the heart of God toward you.
Scripture Reflection:
- Zephaniah 3:17 – “He will rejoice over you with singing.”
- Romans 8:15 – “You received the Spirit of sonship, and by Him we cry, ‘Abba, Father.’”
Section 5 – Moment-by-Moment Communion
“I died so that I could commune with you moment by moment. I bore your shame and bore it away so that, moment by moment, I can be yours, and you can be Mine.”
Truth: Freedom from shame is not a one-time event but an ongoing life of walking with Jesus. He wants to be with you continually, empowering you and speaking to you.
Illustration Story: Anna began setting a timer every hour to pause for 30 seconds, breathe deeply, and say, “Jesus, I’m Yours.” Over weeks, she sensed His presence more and more. Shame lost its grip because communion became her new normal.
Scripture Reflection:
- John 15:4 – “Remain in Me, as I also remain in you.”
- Hebrews 13:5 – “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”
Section 6 – Listening to His Voice
“Listen to My voice … That’s how you overcome your problems … I love you, you are Mine.”
Truth: Hearing God’s voice renews our minds and strengthens us against shame. His words bring life, correction, and encouragement.
Illustration Story: Samuel as a boy didn’t recognize God’s voice (1 Samuel 3). But once Eli taught him to say, “Speak, Lord, for Your servant is listening,” Samuel grew up hearing God clearly. In the same way, you can train your heart to recognize His voice above shame’s accusations.
Scripture Reflection:
- John 10:27 – “My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.”
- Isaiah 30:21 – “Your ears will hear a voice behind you saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.’”
Closing Summary – From Shame to Sonship
Jesus bore your shame so you could stand before the Father without fear, clothed in righteousness, loved, and delighted in. He is destroying the false image the enemy tries to hold before you and replacing it with His own image of you—a beloved child.
Declaration: “I am no longer defined by shame. I am a beloved child of God. I hear His voice, and He delights in me.”
Closing Prayer: “Father, thank You for removing the false mirror of shame and revealing Your heart. Thank You for showing me that I am Your child, born anew and pure in Christ. I open myself and surrender to Your love, and to the truth of what You have done for me. Teach me to live as Your child, hearing Your voice, walking in grace, and resting in Your arms of acceptance. In Jesus name, amen.”