Make Up God

O God, why do I feel I’ve let You down,
less for my bad than what I haven’t done?
What little I have done to win the crown!
Yet If I put my trust in You, I’ve won.

Less what I do, more for my attitude,
You lead me, Lord, on to Your victory;
more for my love, my praise and gratitude,
my imperfections You make up for me.

This fallen world, this broken servant, I,
both make me stumble in my foolish race;
my fears and flaws that make me want to cry,
You make up for with Your most awesome grace.

“I make up for no fool, be not afraid,
but for,” You say, “this precious jewel I made.”

                         -- by Pete Voelz       10/24/12