The Shift of Faith

With God so close, there's not much leap to be,
yet with this step, we shouldn't be slipshod;
the leap of faith is not to faith from me,
it is instead a shift from me to God.

Philosophers who see all leaps as big
may be reluctant to step out so far;
the scientist, if proud to be a prig,
with all his smarts may set too high the bar.

But don't forget that faith is first a gift,
if we but listen, we will hear the call;
inside, God simply asks our soul to shift,
accept the gift and there's no leap at all.

O God, I pray, since heaven is the goal,
help me to try this slight shift by my soul.

                       -- by Pete Voelz        12/05