Lately, I have been beating myself up when I look back over my day and recognize moments when I complained about little stuff, arrived at judgments without all the information and then shared my opinion, or shared stories about others that were not mine to share or did not show full compassion or respect. My shame makes me feel small and unworthy.
The article pointed out that even when the Israelites were small-minded, God was still with them. God was still accompanying them. God was still providing for them. Their behavior did not send God away (although it did not contribute to their happiness and sense of possibility.)
Today, feel that Love is with you. Love forgives you. A deep sense of God's love, presence, and possibility will transform your mental habits - not shame.