I Know

I don’t believe You love me, Lord,
because I know You do,
I do not just believe it, Lord,
because I know it’s true.

There’s little need for just belief,
I really know You’re there,
for You have let me feel relief
when You answer my prayer.

Faith is not just for things unknown,
but for the things we know,
belief that knowledge made our own
we learned so long ago.

For faith’s about the things assured
for my eternity--
Your bread and wine, Your love and word
made real right here for me.

                  -- by Pete Voelz       2/21/13