As I Am
Embraced by Unconditional Love: Jason Gray's "As I Am
Lyrics
When I want to run away
Expressing a desire to escape or avoid something.
Ashamed of mistakes I've made
Feeling regret or embarrassment about past errors.
I try to hide my face from Your sight
Attempting to conceal oneself from God's presence.
That's when You call my name
God's intervention and calling despite attempts to hide.
And wrap me within Your grace
Experiencing God's grace and being enveloped by it.
Hidden in Your embrace I lift my eyes
Finding solace and strength in God's embrace and looking up to Him.
You love me as I am
Affirmation of God's unconditional love for the individual.
Not as I should be
God's acceptance of the person as they are, not based on perfection.
With a love that conquers shame
God's love triumphing over feelings of shame.
Jesus, You are saving me
Recognition of Jesus as the source of salvation.
When I went the way I knew
Choosing a path away from God's guidance.
Would lead me away from You
God's persistent presence despite straying from the right path.
You followed me there to prove You'll never leave
God's commitment to never abandon, even in challenging situations.
No matter the damage done
Acknowledging the consequences of one's actions.
Or how far I try to run
God's willingness to rescue and bring back the lost.
When I lose my way, You come to carry me back home
God's support when feeling lost or directionless.
You love me as I am
Reiteration of God's love in the current state of imperfection.
Not as I should be
God's love overcoming the expectation of perfection.
With a love that conquers shame
Emphasizing that God's love triumphs over feelings of shame.
Jesus, You are saving me
Recognition of Jesus as the ongoing source of salvation.
Oh forgive me when
Requesting forgiveness for succumbing to the belief in the dominance of sin.
I believe my sin
Acknowledging a struggle with self-worth in light of past actions.
Is stronger than Your love for me
Questioning the strength of God's love in the face of personal sin.
You tell me I am new
God affirming the individual's renewal and identity in Him.
That I belong to You
Acknowledging belonging and connection to God despite past mistakes.
Your love is making me believe
God's transformative love inspiring belief and change.
Oh forgive me when
Repeat of the plea for forgiveness in the face of doubt.
I believe my sin
Reiteration of the struggle with self-worth and the power of sin.
Is stronger than Your love for me
Expressing doubt about the depth of God's love in the midst of sin.
You tell me I am new
God reaffirming the individual's new identity and belonging.
That I belong to You
Acknowledging the transformative power of God's love.
Your love is making me believe
Reiteration of the impact of God's love on belief and change.
And it's changing me
The transformative effect of God's love on the individual.
You love me as I am
Reaffirmation of God's love despite imperfections.
Not as I should be
God's love extending beyond the expectations of perfection.
With a love that conquers shame
Highlighting the victory of God's love over feelings of shame.
Jesus, You are saving me
Recognition of Jesus as an ongoing source of salvation.
You love me as I am
Emphasizing God's love in the individual's current state.
Not as I should be
God's acceptance of the person as they are, not based on perfection.
With a love that conquers shame
Reiteration of the triumph of God's love over shame.
Jesus, You are saving me
Affirmation of Jesus as an ongoing source of salvation.
You are saving me
Repetition of the acknowledgment of ongoing salvation by Jesus.
Jesus, You are saving me
Final affirmation of ongoing salvation and connection with Jesus.
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