Love and Belong

We all want to be loved and to belong,
You made us social, not to be alone,
in unity with others we are strong,
we make new people, Lord, we do not clone.

You put us first into a family,
so small and helpless, we would need much care,
with friends and work we form community,
we can do more than I alone would dare.

You give us church so we can spread Your word,
so we can gather and together pray,
so others we can hear and we be heard,
and have You in our midst a special way.

You give Yourself to us, O Lord, it's true,
so we can love You and belong to You.

                                        -- by Pete Voelz