Easier Said than Done

Lord You say
whoever says “i know Him” but does not keep His commands is a liar
whoever says “i love God” but hates another is a liar
whoever says “i have not sinned” is a liar and does not have My Word within

Lord i fear
that i live my faith more with words than with love
that i crave earthly affirmation more than i praise You
that i try to keep hidden what i should confess to You

Lord i want
to be engulfed by Your love
to be consumed by the fire of Your Spirit
to be surrounded by the grace of Your mercy

Lord i pray
i may reflect the love You have given to me
i may forgive as You have forgiven me
i may lead others to You by how i live

Lord let my life be true to the words i pray