A Father’s Prayer
Two tiny cells that joined in love
Chosen blessed by God above
Grew deep within her mother’s womb
Such glorious joy and hope abloom
Appointed day of her dear birth
Hearts bursting forth euphoric mirth
Love overtook this Father’s heart
So great, I felt it rip apart
Oh, gracious God how can it be
This precious gift you gave to me
And as I hold her in my arms
This precious babe so filled with charms
My precious heavenly father mine
Such gracious love and joy divine
You’ve given to this servant yours
A song of thanks my heart outpours
Dear Lord, I ask please let me be
Example of You for her to see
In all I do and all I say
While guiding her along life’s way
The greatest gift that I can give
Is teach her how in You to live
To show her how in You to rest
When e’er this world her faith would test
And so dear Lord I know I must
Dedicate my life to you, entrust
That you will guide me by Your hand
To show her all that Your love planned.
© 2014 Effie Darlene Barba
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