A Lot for God

In life I only have one choice--
to be for You or not,
so let me lift my lonely voice,
with You I cast my lot.

I can end up in just one place
with all that I’ve been given,
to take or leave Your gift of grace,
why not take You and heaven?

It’s me down here or You up there,
when all is said and done,
I use Your gifts for me or share,
for in You all are one.

I can’t know all the mystery
You ask me to believe,
with faith I do all You decree
for You cannot deceive.

I will not kick against the goad,
or want what I have not,
so light Your burden, sweet Your load,
I will accept my lot.

           by Pete Voelz     2/20/14