Living Up

O God, let me live up to what You wish,
help me live so as to obtain the prize,
this man You made, You could have made a fish,
You've destined me for Your own paradise.

Why did You make me, God, why do You wait,
You don't make junk, You love the good in me,
You made me free, so I decide my fate,
my heart and hands will set my destiny.

To struggle in this life I need Your grace,
You want my faith and my repentence too,
give me the guts to look You in the face,
to live Your truth and give my love to You.

O God, for You I do accept the pain,
to live Your wish and hope a God to gain.

                           -- by Pete Voelz       2/08