Human beings commonly struggle with insecurity, fear of failure, regret, and shame, which often leads them to hide from others and from God. In this 50-day devotional, counselor Edward T. Welch explores why people hide and explains how Jesus brings freedom from shame, insecurity, regret, and fear. Each short devotional focuses on a biblical truth that uncovers the roots of hiding and points readers to God’s acceptance, identity, and security.
Welch uses Scripture and his experience in biblical counseling to address emotional and spiritual struggles with compassion and clarity. Rather than offering quick fixes, he applies gospel truth to the everyday realities that cause people to withdraw, conceal weaknesses, and avoid honest relationships. The readings are practical and pastoral, designed to be read one a day as part of regular devotional life.
The book shows that people may hide because of their own failures or because of harm done by others, yet in either case Christ’s work on the cross provides true freedom from shame. Welch encourages readers to turn to Christ for acceptance and to live more openly and authentically with God and others.
Suitable for personal devotion, counseling, and small-group use, this devotional helps readers move from hiding toward security in God’s love and lasting spiritual and emotional healing.
Product Details
- Author: Edward T. Welch
- Publisher: New Growth Press
- Format: Paperback, 256 pages