Facing God

If I pray, God, to You I must be true,
there is no insincerity in prayer,
I have to face myself in facing You,
I know there is no hiding anywhere.
I try to hide in what I do all day,
it's easier if Your face I cannot see,
but if I touch You close in prayer this way,
I sense You really watching over me.
I know in facing You I'll have to change,
and not just follow all the things I feel,
some former ways I'll have to rearrange,
with You, no faking it, I must get real.
O God, as I do recognize You near,
I pray You help me overcome my fear.

                 -- by Pete Voelz      8/07