Tripping into SIN

For reasons unknown, we are brought low to the bottom and depth of ourselves.
We find the end of who we are. We see the reality of what we've become.
We look into ourselves and see ugliness, deception, betrayal, deceit.
We find bigotry, racism, hatred, and war.
Self-love and pride sitting distinctly at the core.

The mirror portrays a reflection foreign to our own understanding.
Surely, this image is wrong. For the man inside of us is
Justified.
Yes, justified to our own minds.
Rationale and defense for
everything we've ever done.
if only others would understand.

But not this time. This reflection is pure and the judgments are made.
We are found WANTING.
Hopeless we finally turn from this mirror,
crying out, for we are helpless to fix ourselves.
In our suffering, we can see the truth behind all the
entangled, miserable, attempts at righteousness.

We see that helping hand we gave as pure deceit hoping others
would not see the reality of who we are.
We see that smile as a plead for acceptance and love instead of an act of giving.
We see our the truth of it all.
We have found the darkness of our soul.

Yet, soon the necessity of this realization comes forth. Our understanding
enlightened once more as we hear clearly
for the sounds of self-love have grown quiet
and the call of Jesus Christ sings through the storm.
We hear his call to come and rest in Him. To turn to HIM.
The only one who does all things perfect and right.
The only one who can redeem.
Yes, even now He can make things right.
Yes, the judgment stands. But it will sit on his shoulders.
For he can bear
our BURDENS. For He claimed VICTORY
on that hill and cross over 2,000 years ago.
The ancient story brings renewal again,
as another sinner turns and repents.

He has brought us down, to lift up! Blessed be the Name of the Lord!
All victory and praise belong to the hope of all mankind - Jesus Christ!