Out in the open

Man, God has been asking me to do some hard stuff lately. Recently, He had me apologize to a friend for mistreating them, but yet this entire time I tried to play it off like I did nothing wrong until God showed me why I needed to apologize. I almost felt ashamed, embarrassed, and immature for not taking responsibility, but after I apologized I realized that Christ doesn’t criticize me and make me feel worthless for falling short. I don’t have to pretend with Him, He just loves me and wanted that relationship to be healed. From this experience I wrote a poem to God. I thought it be cool if I shared it with you guys.

There’s nothing to hide behind
There’s nothing to cover me
No more shadows
Nothing up my sleeve
Just you and your light
That sees right through me

I’m exposed to you
You’re calling me out
I’m disclosed before you
In all of your Truth
What do you see?

As if I deserve all the praises
Acting as if I need all the glory
Wearing my own pride
Like the masks I wear
Now it’s just you and your throne
Because you are Holy

I’m exposed to you
You’re calling me out
I’m disclosed before you
In all of your Truth
What do you see?

You tear the veil
In all of my shame
Though there’s no condemnation
As you call out my name
There’s freedom
Now there’s freedom

I’m exposed to you
You’re calling me out
I’m disclosed before you
In all of your Truth
And you see me

-Melissa A.