Evasive God

Evasive God, I chase You every day,
I sense You near but still avoiding me,
I want You close so I can go Your way,
not wander in the fog of mystery.

You wake me up and then evade my gaze,
You want me to be spiritually aware,
to search for You and make it through the maze,
You want me to desire You and care.

To get to know You better’s not a science,
but You want me to see You in their face,
Your image we show deference, not defiance,
and aiding them, I won’t evade Your grace.

What looks like an evasion’s when You lead
me to You lurking in my neighbor’s need.

                by Pete Voelz       2/12/15