I Love You Dearly

I'm a merciful God...
Quick to forgive if you've sinned;
I'm also patient
To give you time to repent again.

Some believe I’m strict...
Punishing for breaking Laws;
But I Am Love.
I freely give My grace to all.

I'm just, so I must judge,
But I paid, that you might win;
The price cost My Son’s life
So in My Kingdom, you enter in.

I love the sinner - not the sin.
I discipline those who do;
As a Father, I chasten My child,
But don’t do it because I want to.

A Father loves his son.
He must always help him learn;
If son's in the wrong direction,
He’ll teach him which way to turn.

Therefore, don't think I’m mean...
A God who’s harsh or unkind;
There’s a war against Satan...
I want to fight for who are Mine.

Those who seek My face,
And follow after My heart;
Knows how much I love you all,
And how sin tears Me apart.


By Jennifer O’Connor