by Kim Ferguson

Can I find a love

that’s not based on emotion

but is evident and seen

in steadfastness and devotion

 

Can I find a love

in whose words countenance is raised

not by self-serving flattery

but sincerity of praise

 

Can I find a love

that doesn’t keep track

of all the past wrongs committed

or the perfection that’s lacked

 

Can I find a love

patient for a change of direction

as the Lord works on the faults

and the things in need of correction

 

Can I find a love

that won’t spread the news

of the failures and shortcomings

or bad choices others choose

 

Can I find a love

that won’t shy away in fear

of speaking the truth in love

of the things a friend needs to hear

 

Can I find a love

that has no need to be the most

or the best or the brightest,

or to compete or to boast

 

Can I find a love

like my Savior displayed

to this undeserving sinner

by His life that He laid

 

Can I find a love

one that’s based on this truth

love is not something you feel

but is something you do

 

Can I find a love

if I search long and deep

can I find this love

somewhere inside of me?

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