Good Hurt

I take my hurt and offer it to Thee,
all worries, pain and suffering I feel,
O God, Who offered all Your hurt for me,
so both my body and my soul can heal.

I could just gripe and suffer and complain,
or for my sins my hurt I can embrace,
for You're especially with me in my pain,
Who gives me hurt gives me His greater grace.

You died for me and set the standard high,
You ask me now Your suffering to share,
if I accept, and for You hurt and die,
You'll give me heaven, my gift helps bring me there.

I pray You, Jesus, bless the hurt I'm due,
for offered up, it leads me close to You.

                             -- by Pete Voelz       7/09