– Grace speaks louder than regret.
There’s a lie shame tells that sounds like truth: “You don’t deserve another chance.”
It speaks in your own voice. It uses your past against you like a prosecutor who knows the exact date, the exact word, the exact moment you slipped. And somehow, it always knows when you’re about to try again.
But here’s the truth: grace already knew all that—and still says go forward.
Shame wants to freeze you in the frame of your worst moment. Grace develops the film and reveals the full story—light, shadows, and all.
There’s a scripture that always quiets the noise for me:
“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” – Romans 8:1 (NIV)
Read it again slowly. No condemnation. That means even if people try to hold your past over your head, God has already buried it.
Even if your own mind replays it in a loop, grace breaks the cycle.
Maybe you’ve been holding back from restarting something—your purpose, your healing, your calling—because shame convinced you that your failure was final. But I need you to hear this:
God is not intimidated by your restart.
He’s not shocked by your mistakes.
He’s not keeping score; He’s keeping you.
Shame thrives in secrecy. Grace grows in surrender.
And if we’re honest, many of us have delayed our restart not because we didn’t know what to do, but because we couldn’t forgive ourselves long enough to believe we still could.
Let this be the moment you draw the line and say:
“I may have fallen, but I’m not finished.”
“I messed up, but I’m still made for more.”
“I carry regrets, but grace carries me.”
Restart. Rebuild. Return. Whatever your “re-” is—do it. Don’t let shame have the last word.
Because grace already wrote a louder one: begin again.
District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Professional and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.
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Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr.
District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Professional and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.
