Believe to Love

When does believe turn into know, then love?
I first believe and know all that I sense,
but don’t yet love what I have knowledge of,
nor how to know and then have love commence.

We do not just believe what’s visible,
we can sense God like we sense love inside,
from their effects, we know things spiritual,
and eyes of faith can see the things that hide.

But when does love from faith and knowledge grow?
I come to love those who show love for me,
though admiration, gratitude come slow,
I still sense love’s mysterious quality.

Since You are love, O Lord, You teach us how
to love each other--and You--here and now.

                         by Pete Voelz      10/22/13