#65: Beneath the Surface

In Bible study, we are going through 1st John. I love how it spells out what Christianity is and how to live it. It keeps it simple. One of the major takeaways of 1st John is the concept of being in the light. Below is a poem about being in the dark and some of the fear that comes with putting your true self out there. 

Beneath the surface in the shadows I hide

Afraid of what I become when I walk in the light

I only show the parts that look clean

But you desire for my all to be redeemed

I am so afraid of my decay

I am so tired of running away

I can’t keep hiding and fake who I am

Will you recognize my face?

Will you accept my meek embrace?