God's Hunger

Why does God hunger for me if He’s full?
Does not some hunger leave an empty place?
I feel Him push me, then I feel Him pull,
this hungry “Hound of Heaven” gives me chase.*

Upon His cross, Christ thirsted for my soul,
His emptiness appears to me a flaw,
to fill that space, God’s left me in control,
such power, such freedom leave me full of awe.

What shall I do because I am so free?
See God’s face in my neighbor here on earth,
discern God’s will amidst His mystery,
see in His hunger just how much I’m worth.

I know, Lord, Your desire for me is true,
stir up in me a hunger strong for You.

* Famous poem about God by Francis Thompson.

                             by Pete Voelz     10/9/14