Get Up and Go

What do I have to go on with You, Lord?
Without You in this world there's not much sense,
I hear You promise me such great reward,
what seems to come at such a great expense.

I have to say Your threat of pain is strong,
yet I hope it's not all just based on fear,
must I just go along to get along?
I know there's more than self-indulgence here.

I feel Your love, I know that duty calls,
I know You care and want for me to care,
You're so quick to pick up the one who falls,
I can't see You yet know You're always there.

What more is there, O God, for me to know,
except it's time that I get up and go.

                        -- by Pete Voelz      7/09