The Secret Place

June 18, 2015

by Micah Maddox

There is a place deep inside,
No man will ever see.
It holds the issues of my life.
It reveals the real me.

I want it to be pure and clean.
I want it to be right.
Everyday I have a choice,
Another chance to see the light.

Some days are filled with big mistakes.
I let darkness invade.
The inner place deep inside,
Quickly becomes afraid.

Fear and guilt weigh me down.
They become my identity.
I never intend to take that route,
But somehow it overwhelms me.

I’m learning more everyday,
How to give up the heavy things.
One by one, I give them to God,
And, Oh the peace it brings.

When fear and guilt stare me down,
I don’t have to be afraid.
I know I have forgiveness and freedom.
My choice is already made.

That secret place deep inside,
The one no man can see,
When I gave it all to Jesus,
He forever changed me.

Although I fight against my feelings,
Although I battle everyday,
I know I gave my heart to Him,
No fear or guilt can take that away.

The choice to give up that inner place,
The decision to submit my heart,
It doesn’t bind and captivate,
It set me free from the start.

I live in freedom now,
Not in guilt or fear.
Jesus fills the unseen place,
Forever He is here.

If you feel an emptiness,
Or a heavy load within your heart,
Jesus heals, forgives, restores,
And cleanses every single part.

Today, you may be feeling
Broken beyond repair.
But Jesus is a master
Of tender love and care.

Don’t wait another day,
Struggling to survive.
Open your tender heart,
Let Jesus come inside.

If this has been an encouragement, pass it on to someone you love!

Love & Blessings,

Micah