Soul-Self Love

In love, my soul comes first, my body second,
my soul made up of mind and will and heart,
my body follows only when it’s beckoned,
my soul-self leads, not some too eager part.

I draw my lead from God who made me whole,
for God is love, to His my love is true,
my soul-self keeps my body in control,
so I am not a slave to devils-brew.

Who am I, what is my identity?
My honor, self-respect, integrity;
the master of my fate and destiny,
that hopes someday to share divinity.

I know I fail sometimes, my love is flawed,
then I repent and grasp Your love, O God.

                   by Pete Voelz     10/14/14