Close By God

No matter how much God so far may be,
minding the universe, fixing a star,
He always takes time out to nurture me,
to show to me how close by God we are.

God serves me like a servant, like a slave,
just making me, He made a big investment,
in love so much, He wants my soul to save,
He constantly tests me for an assessment.

God fights for me, He knows we are at war,
religion, faith, His Spirit, His Church He’s given,
the things my culture tells me are a bore
are crucial weapons helping me to heaven.

O Lord, Your closeness often seems mysterious,
should I, like You, not take it somewhat serious?

                            by Pete Voelz      12/19/13