What Do I Owe?

What do I owe You, God, for all Your gifts,
for all You do, what is my attitude?
When I think of such things, I know it shifts,
and I can't help but feel great gratitude.

From nothing, God, You brought me to exist,
You gave me life and made a special me,
for such great love, what leads me to resist?
Why be perverse just 'cuz You made me free?

You do not trash me when I go astray,
with mercy and  forgiveness You respond,
while I repeat my sins, faithful You stay,
despite my flaws, of me You prove You're fond.

I'm grateful, God, You love ungrateful me,
let me thank You into eternity.

                                -- by Pete Voelz       4/07