Demanding God

Since You love me, can I make some demands?
I am Your humble servant, Lord, and yet,
although I am among Your greatest fans,
and I know I'm immensely in Your debt,

and we both know there's nothing I can hide,
and You know every prayer before I pray,
I feel this frantic need from deep inside
to still, O Lord,  just come right out and say:

"Look at me, God, attend me, hear me out!
You have the power to do this thing for me,
You know I want this one, don't make me shout!
Please do what I beg for so desperately."

O God, I trust that from this plea You'll give
what I will thank You for long as I live.

                        -- by Pete Voelz          10/09