He answered, "I heard you in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid." Genesis 3:10
Adam messed up, and he knew it. When he heard God in the garden, he hid. When God called to him, he continued to hide behind his words. He didn't answer God saying, "I was afraid because I disobeyed You." Adam's response was, "I was naked." It was as if he was saying, "You didn't make me any clothes!"
How many times do we hide? How many times do we say, "Lord, You didn't keep me away from this temptation. You didn't make me strong enough. It's really Your fault that I failed." God has seen us naked. He already knows the truth. He is not to blame.
Lord, I'm tired of hiding. Okay, I am naked. So what!? The truth is: I fail to obey as I should. No amount of physical sobriety can keep me from mental failure. Only Your Spirit can help me with my mind's battle over lust, pride, and greed. I still want to taste the fruit. Change my heart, so I can stand before You unashamed and unafraid. Jesus, thank You for saving me.