Response

In quiet dark, God calls me to respond:
“I made you and you owe Me in return,
I love you and I want our hearts to bond,
My love for you I hope you do not spurn.

I do command you to obey My law,
and most to love Me back with all your might,
I am your God, you must hold Me in awe,
I hope you worship Me as your delight.

I next command you love your neighbor too,
for I reside inside each one you see,
I make you free for what you want to do,
I give you grace and faith to follow Me.”

O God, it's hard to look You in the eye,
and say I'll do it all, at least I'll try.

                        -- by Pete Voelz       1/08