uncovering

Opening Prayer: Blessed is the man whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.  Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit.  When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long.  For night and day your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer. (Psalm 32:1-4)

Scripture: Psalm 32:3-5

Journal: What are you trying to keep covered up these days?  What effect is it having on your soul?  How and when and to whom will you finally uncover?

Reflection:

     uncovering

living falsely comes

at such a high cost

ever since the garden

we have invested

so much time and energy

trying to stay covered up

hiding our shame behind

whatever fig leaves

we find at our disposal

and it is exhausting

for hiding requires a lot

secrets choke and stifle

leaving us drained

and sapped and dry

only when we

come out of hiding

acknowledge the truth

and uncover what

really lies within us

can there be any real hope

of living authentically

of life and breath

returning to our souls

may God give us

the courage and

the strength and

the grace to do so

Prayer

Closing Prayer: Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity.  I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord”—and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. (Psalm 32:5)