I am a self deceiver
Blind to my own sin
Trapped in my own mind
Stuck in my own ways
Hungering for control
Craving for comfort
Coveting stuff
Wanting
Whining
Winning at any cost
Self-protecting
Self-promoting
Self-conscious
Self-centered
Self-justifying
Self-gratifying
Self-lying
Even self-hating
Because I realize
Something is wrong with me
Though I find a way to
Blame others
Blame my past
Blame the world
Blame God
Imprisoned inside myself
Starved for love
Acceptance
Security
But too afraid
Too stubborn
Too cynical
To open up…
I am a grace receiver
Pursued by my Creator
Overwhelmed by His holiness
Humbled by His love
Entering my world
Dying for my sin
Conquering my death
Loving
Giving
Sacrificing at any cost
Forgiving
Cleansing
Regenerating
Reconciling
Justifying
Sanctifying
Glorifying
Even uniting
Himself to me
An eternal union
A new creation
New love
New life
New hope
New family
Adopted in Christ
Indwelt by His Spirit
Accepted
Secure
Never alone
Always loved
My imprisoned heart
Opened up!
I am a kingdom seeker
Rescued from sin
Given new citizenship
Submitted to my King
Who conquered sin
Conquered death
Conquered Satan
Releasing me
Redeeming me
Transforming me at any cost
Coming again
Judging sin
Destroying the proud
Resurrecting the dead
Reversing the curse
Renewing the earth
Reigning in Jerusalem
Even wiping away tears
No more sorrow
No more death
No more war
The lion and the lamb
Joined in harmony
Led by a child
Because of a Child
Who died as a Lamb
And will reign as a Lion
Peace with God
Peace with others
Peace in me
Peace on earth
The gates of Eden
Opened up!
