The Welcome Place

I come to God, why do I fear rejection?
Am I afraid God doesn't really care?
Am I afraid that I won't pass inspection,
or that this Father isn't really there?
There's just one place that welcomes everything,
my good, my bad, my messiness, my sin,
and by some magic changes all I bring
from painful dark defeat into a win.
To this sweet magic place I hold the key,
I can trade punishment for a reward;
by my repentance and humility,
I tap the love and mercy of the Lord.
With Your forgiveness all my debts are paid,
I know, O God, in faith: "Be not afraid."

                         -- by Pete Voelz       11/07