For so long, I have hidden myself
Behind the pain, so many have casually left
I'd strike like a snake getting you before you could get me
Spewing venom from my lips, so violent and so angry
When that is truly not who I am inside
My vulnerability from strangers I'd hide
Sensitive like a baby fresh from the womb
The depression over my head, it constantly looms
A clean heart is what I desire to be created in me
My sins confined to the forgetfulness of the sea
Transparent is what I need to be
So that others can see the Christ in me
Condemnation of God's own is not my goal
But extending the same grace to them that He has extended for my soul
Peel back the layers
Peel back the mask
Give up the pride
Such a daunting task
Forgive the wrong from other's past
For only what I do for Christ shall last
That anger doesn't matter anymore
Am I worth it, God asks?
You'd go the extra mile for Thelma
Would you do it for Me?
Remove the mask My child
Don't hide from My glory
I have much use for you
Through telling your story
For if I be lifted up, I'll draw all to Me
A trail of masks left behind and a remnant of souls walking free.