He doesn't ask us to die for Him on the cross

But for us to love Him with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength

He doesn't ask us to be carefree or in euphoria always

But for us to rejoice amidst our trials as well as blessings

He doesn't ask us to be quiet and to never disagree

But for us to reconcile with Him and be at peace with others

He doesn't ask us to request all our dreams and wishes

But for us to be patient and let His will be done

He doesn't ask us to pour out all our riches and sacrifice our everything for others

But for us to be kind and giving to the needy

He doesn't ask us to be sinless

But for us to be good in heart

He doesn't ask us to blindly follow

But for us to have faith

He doesn't ask us to suppress our anger and let hatred flourish inside

But for us to be gentle in spirit

He doesn't ask us to rid ourselves of desires

But for us to have self-control and avoid temptations

He doesn't ask us to repay Him in any way

But for us to obey

He doesn't ask us to bring back gifts

But for us to be thankful and not abandon Him in our times of good or bad

He doesn't ask us not to have personal satisfaction

But for us to be humble

He doesn't ask us to be flawless

But for us to recognize and accept our weaknesses

He doesn't ask us to be empty of darkness

But for us to be righteous

He doesn't ask us to forget

But for us to forgive

He doesn't ask us to be judgmental

But for us to be accepting

He doesn't ask us to be His marionette

But for us to be His disciples and chosen ones

He doesn't ask us not to be afraid

But for us to trust in Him and be bold in our proclamation of the good news

He doesn't ask us to be undefeatable mighty warriors

But for us to stand up and face our struggles, allowing Him to be our sword and shield

He doesn't ask us to escape this world and live in ignorance or oblivion       

But for us to leave the world behind and fix our eyes on the crown

He doesn't ask us to be superhuman

But for us to handle what He has given us for He will not give us more than we can handle

He doesn't ask us to suffer for no reason

But for us to trade our pain and sorrows and lay them down for the joy of the Lord

He doesn't ask us to never stumble and fall

But for us to grow from these experiences and know that He is good all the time

He doesn't ask us to be complete and whole always

But for us to be willing to be broken down and used by Him

He doesn't ask us to be perfect

But for us to imitate Christ more and more

He doesn't ask us not to praise and serve

But for us to hand all the glory to Him for He is worthy

He doesn't ask us to lose our identities and ourselves

But for us to dedicate our lives to him and surrender our all

He asks to be our Father and friend, and for us to be His children and companions

That's all He asks