Don't Dare 3/8/15

How do I dare deny the deeds of God?
There’s nothing that’s so real as His Creation,
the life and death of Christ was no facade,
the Spirit’s clear in all His inspiration.

How do I dare dismisss the words of God--
The Scriptural words of God’s Self-Revelation,
the Gospel words of Christ with nothing odd,
the Word Who came to us as Incarnation?

How do I dare disdain God’s gifts of grace--
my self, my family, friends, our Church and nation,
my talents, freedom, health, and smiling face,
my soul that loves and shows appreciation?

Your deeds and words and gifts--and even pain,
how dare I, Lord, deny, dismiss, distain?

                         by Pete Voelz       3/8/15