God Compelling

Fear of the Lord, I find, defeats my fear,
it is His truth and law that set me free,
the deeper God becomes, the more He’s near,
with fear and law and truth, He’s forced on me.

The logic of the Lord compels my mind,
the beauty of His worship soothes my soul,
my faith in Him’s the opposite of blind,
God wants to keep me clear-eyed in control.

God teaches me a lot so I am smart,
He stimulates my weak imagination,
He pushes His love hard into my heart,
He draws me to His words for inspiration.

In every way with grace, Lord, You compel me,
and make me yearn for everything You tell me.

                        by Pete Voelz              7/19/15