Here

Hearts emptied, bared before
the throne of Heaven
Shaking in fear and shame
for my wickedness and nakedness


In this moment, I am Adam.
I am Eve.


I was never perfect, though made
in God's image,
but their sin is my own
As I lay before my LORD God,
at His feet where I recognize fully
my unworthiness,


I am transformed


The barrenness is negated
and the sins committed every minute
are wiped away
as He reaches out His hands
There is silence here


I rest solely on His grace,
His compassion, mercy, and love
As my soul rests from screaming,
from railing against itself,
I find relief and comfort


Every emotion is heightened
yet it is not overwhelming,
rather it is relaxing
For here, and only here,


I am safe

I wrote this on August 31, 2008 and felt like sharing it again.

-Elisa.