Keep Face

The ones who turn their face to God in life
are those who keep their face to God in death,
if we but keep the faith throughout the strife,
God will be there to welcome our last breath.

But those who turn their back to God below
will keep on showing Him their back above,
in life they chose the place where they will go
by choosing here to turn away His love.

God's face and love are always turned to us,
His mercy and forgiveness conquer all,
in life and death He wills our happiness,
but leaves us free to hear and heed His call.

O God, I hope to face You in the end,
help me now freely choose to be Your friend.

                             -- by Pete Voelz       6/06