Flawed Love?

Would God be easier to love if flawed?
We're used to loving us despite our flaws,
do we love God more since we're overawed,
and is our faithfulness to Him the cause?

If all were perfect like You, Lord, would I
love them more for their perfect love for me,
or do I love them more for all they try
to love me more despite the flaws they see?

Do we love You because we're in Your debt,
for You have given us a hundredfold
what any of them give to us, and yet
we love You for You're God, we do as told.

We love flawed people just because we do,
Lord, were You flawed, would we at all love You?

                           -- by Pete Voelz       2/11