The Truth has always been there
Though oft ignored and denied.
God is all-knowing and everywhere–
We can run, but we can’t hide.

He sees everything we do–
Every thought, every step and stride.
We can pretend He’s just not real
But that’s a speedy downhill ride.

After disobeying God’s direct commands,
We claim our hands were tied.
But do we think our powerful God
Will ignore the fact that we’ve lied?

We often think we know everything
In our own knowledge we take pride.
We try to reason away the facts
But truth and error always collide.

Some hope God will change His mind–
Just for them let the truth slide.
And some glorious day when their time’s up
Into the pearly gates they’ll glide.

But while that’s a rosy picture,
It’s a falsehood God won’t abide.
It’s Satan’s age-old deception
Upon which multitudes have relied.

Christ came to earth with a purpose.
For our sins He suffered and died.
He asks so very little of us
And yet always stays by our side.

The Truth is the Truth
And the Holy Spirit’s our internal guide.
When we struggle with temptation,
In God we must always confide.

We must weigh our every thought and motive
To be worthy as Christ’s bride.
Someday the trumpet will sound–remember
We can run but we can’t hide!

Copyright © 1999 Kimberly B. Southall.  All rights reserved.