Adam and Eve were naked
and unashamed;
they felt no fear of evil
or exploitation
then they fell
into a trap
of lies, doubt,
manipulation
when they
against their God rebelled,
and His law rejected
their eyes were opened
and then cast down in shame
Disheartened and dejected,
their souls exposed
then they cowered
and covered themselves
with makeshift clothes
they secretly built
Fear, hiding and blame
came between them and God;
they didn't confess their guilt
Made in God's image,
they now believed
they were flawed
but God drew them out,
wanted them to give
account for their actions,
wanted them to confess
so He could forgive
the ones who betrayed
Fearfully and wonderfully made,
we all fall short of God's plan
Shame shapes us
but Christ Jesus
who died for our sins
is not ashamed
to call us His kin
We can be clothed
in His righteousness
if we confess
He is Lord
He will cleanse us,
defend us
when we surrender,
remember that He
is both faithful and just
and we can trust
in His goodness and mercy
for He has reversed
the curse of the fall
Call on His name,
come out of the
shadows and shame
let your heart be revealed
in light of His grace
so you can be healed,
be made right
and be free
to stand tall,
so you can
our loving Father embrace
---
March 25, 2016
Inspired by Christine Caine's book Unashamed
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