I Welcome You

why do you turn from Me in shame?
I see your sin, and I see your blackened hearts,
of stone, cold as ice against Me,
do you not understand, that it was for these hearts,
that I gave My son,
My own son,
that you might be unbound from such sin?
I had to give, so that you would let go,
I had to die, so that you would live,
so come to Me in humility, and confess,
let go
you are free now, and I welcome you into My presence.

why do you turn from Me in pain?
I am so entirely able to take it from you,
to calm, and ease your aching hearts that cries out,
night and day for someone to save,
I am here,
and My grace is sufficient for your weakness,
rich in mercy to amaze you even more,
can you not see that this too shall pass?
and through the storm I have come to be your light,
I can lead,
you are free now, and I welcome you into My presence.

why do you turn from Me in fear?
I see the path before you, winding, but not endless,
do you not trust Me with this life?
I could not bear to forsake you, for you are precious to Me,
and I long to be your refuge, so hide,
hide in Me,
and know that I am stronger than evil, greater than sin,
more powerful than wickedness your eyes have yet to see,
have faith while I hold you,
do not fear,
you are free now, and I welcome you into My presence.

why do you turn from Me in joy?
You are so human, and you forget where that joy
first came from,
when I made it alive and well in you,
Gladly did I deliver you from pain, and bring you,
forth into rejoicing, that you might see more of Me,
so why do you forget to give thanks?
why do you acclaim your happiness to the world,
instead of to Me, I who showered it down upon you,
because I loved you,
and because I rejoice when you rejoice,
it is from me,
you are free now, and I welcome you into My presence.