Episode 20: The Life of Peter | Part 4 (Coming into the light)
This week’s episode goes deeper into the life of St. Peter. Through personal stories and experiences, Bob and Jake help us appreciate the value of seeing ourselves as we truly are because in vulnerability, as we carry the cross, our hearts move deeper through the journey of healing. How we respond at these times brings us along the path of either Peter (hope) or Judas (despair).
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Show Notes
Guiding Scripture
“the Lord turned and looked at Peter; and Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said to him, ‘Before the cock crows today, you will deny me three times.’ He went out and began to weep bitterly.” (Luke 22:61-62)
Key Points
Peter was battling pride and shame which flow out of each other - his shame was under his pride
When we encounter our pride, it’s really important to ask ourselves, “What’s underneath the pride? What is fueling my pride?”
Our shame can be activated when we read the Scriptures and then we turn away from what can bring us life
It’s important to come to know God’s love and goodness before we go deep into healing because part of healing is having the truth about our wounds exposed and without trust, the wounds can become overwhelming
After Peter denies knowing Jesus three times, Peter sees Jesus and weeps bitterly. Jesus’ love, not condemnation, is what makes him weep
We often take up our cross and walk in circles instead of allowing the unhealthy dynamics in us die, so we can experience new life
True guilt leads to repentance, not shame
When we experience the exposure of the reality of our hearts, we are vulnerable to identity lies
When it’s hard in the healing journey, vocal prayer can be helpful so we can read and agree with the truth
It can be helpful to have created a personal litany of experiences of the Lord’s goodness when the healing journey gets difficult
Practical Application
When we encounter our pride, it’s really important to ask ourselves, “What’s underneath the pride? What is fuelling my pride?”
Continually in the healing process, assess your view of God. If we lose sight of his love and goodness healing can become unnecessarily difficult because part of healing is having the truth about our hearts exposed. Without trust, the wounds can become overwhelming.
Answer this question from your heart, “Do you believe Jesus’ love or condemnation caused Peter to weep bitterly?” What does this reveal about your view of God?
When it’s hard in the healing journey, find some vocal prayers that speak essential truths so you can pray and agree with the truth.
Go through your life and write down as many positive experiences with God that you can remember. Make this into a personal litany of gratitude. This can be very helpful to pray through when the healing journey gets difficult.
