The Cloak of Shame

The cloak of shame seeks to cover me, hiding my face from the light in Your eyes. I see my guilt and the error of my ways. My heart sinks as I consider who I am and what I have done.

Silently You stand looking steadily at me. Your gaze never falters; Your heart never alters. You know the thoughts raging in my soul. You see the shame that darkens my eyes and cloaks me from You. Quietly You call my name. You speak love and courage into this heart of mine. You impart hope into my soul.

The light of hope lifts my head and I dare to look into the purity of Your eyes. Oh, that I too were pure! Oh, that my thoughts were always true and lovely – that my heart was full of love and joy. You know all and in the light of Your all-seeing gaze I struggle with the weight of imperfection. 

Yet my heart is forever drawn to the constancy of Your love. My heart forever hopes in the love that covers me. I will not wear this cloak of shame. It will shroud me from the gaze I long to see and the heart I long to know. I will push back the accusations that seek to define who I am, and live in the light of Your love for me.