About The Poem

The Human Condition (Depravity) is about the aftermath of Adam and Eve’s rebellion. This poem is the most “theological” of all the poems I have written. It’s something I think about often, and the more I read and grow in faith, the more my eyes are open to understand our spiritual condition: “Back in Eden, it was perfect, but we listened to a serpent.” Most people know the story of Adam and Eve, the garden of Eden, and their temptation. Their disobedience brought sin into God’s good and perfect creation:

“Totally depraved — Emotions, will, and mind, but God can save us.” Sin affects EVERYTHING. It affects how we interact with each other, how we think and act, and our relationship with God. When a topic is extremely important to me, the writing process is much smoother. I knew exactly what I wanted to say and how I wanted to say it.

It’s important to discuss our spiritual state before coming to Christ. We don’t view ourselves as sinners or in need of grace until Jesus gives us the eyes to see our need for him (1 Corinthians 2:12-14). “Oh Lord, give us eyes to see our need for You. Replace our lies with Your truth, and our darkness with Your light.”

The Human Condition (Depravity)

Confused in our minds,
Sickness in life.
We live, and we die
for our rebellion.

Back in Eden, it was perfect.
We listened to a serpent, and left the world distorted.
Stricken with illness and disease.

We came from the ground and
Will return when life is finished.
Oh Father, give us mercy.

Totally depraved —
Emotions, will, and mind,
but God can save us.

Dead in our spirits;
Darkness for light.
We live, and we die, for our deeds are evil.

Intoxicated by our love of sin.
Our hearts desperately wicked
and deceitful.
In need of grace and
God’s salvation.

Oh Father, give us mercy
and eyes to see our need for You.
Replace our lies with Your truth
and our darkness with Your light.
Bring dry bones to life —
Oh Lord, You can make us new.