God Near and Warm

God gave me life, does that sound far away?
God gave me power to love, does that sound cold?
God made me free, then asked me to obey,
God's near and warm, mysterious to behold.

O God, You have such power over me,
how can't I tremble when I'm facing You?
And yet You treat me gentle as can be,
how can I run from One Who is so true?

God holds me in the soft palm of His hand,
when times are good or tough, He's always there.
God gives so much, what's there to understand?
My life is filled up with His constant care.

O God, with all Your love, what can I say?
Except to pray that near and warm You’ll stay.

                       -- by Pete Voelz          12/07