To see yourself

How would you feel when you see the real you?
How would you respond to this truth?
Will you run? Will you hide? 
Will you repent? Will you turn aside?

How would you feel when you see the depth of your pride?
How would you respond to this truth?
Will you deride? Will you cry?
Will you confess? Will you deny?

How would you feel when your lies are exposed?
How would you respond to this truth?
Will you debate? Will you object?
Will you mourn? Will you deflect?

To see yourself according to the truth is scary,
but it is the only way to understand God's mercy.

So face the truth even though it will hurt,

ask God to help you see his beauty in spite of your dirt.

You'll get to see the depth and riches of his love and grace,
that will leave you in awe and a desire to be in his embrace.
And you can't help but be filled with gratitude,
for you who deserve death, life in its place has been issued.