God wants our love and so He made us free,
our freedom thus makes no sense otherwise;
this freedom often seems a mystery,
except when love and sin we exercise.
Love is our use of freedom to obey,
when we, as free, choose to respect God's law;
if not, we sin, and there's a price to pay--
that evil comes when we lose fear and awe.
For knowledge of God's greatness makes us fear,
just as to know His goodness makes us love;
a healthy fear to not hurt One so dear,
and love that brings His favor from above.
Such drama shows that freedom flows both ways,
though more is won from God by one who prays.
-- by Pete Voelz 7/07
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