and You know I don't do it for the gain,
but more because I know You want me to,
because love's pleasure's greater than the pain.
I'm not some masochist who likes the ouch,
just as my sin's not some sadistic gift,
but offering pain is better than to grouch,
not to join mine with Yours casts me adrift.
O Lord, I know You suffered much for me,
last thing I want is that mine be a waste,
to prove my gratitude You've left me free
to waste my pain or by Yours have it graced.
My gift of suffering here You will employ
to make my brief pain now eternal joy.
-- by Pete Voelz 1/08
(Dedicated to my two Luke friends)
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