Who Knows?

Can I know God if God does not know me?
Like if I never darken His church door,
or ever pray, so Him I never see,
can I live in His home forevermore?

Will God know me if I do not know Him?
When I die, will He recognize my face?
To sing for Him with all His Seraphim
can I expect, without His state of grace?

If we are never friends, am I His friend?
Like He will welcome me with open arms?
Not friendly now, yet then His friend no end?
He’ll like me if I turn on all my charms?

Lord, now’s the time I show I know You true,
so You know me from all my knowing You.

                       by Pete Voelz       4/29/14