Homage
by Barbara Philbrook

We have gathered together to pay homage today,
to our Heavenly Father for blessing us in such a magnanimous way.

We lift our hands as we surrender our heart,
we invite You Dear Father to come and take part.

We acknowledge our incompetence and our inability,
to become anything useful unless made so by Thee.

We want You to know we love and adore You,
and bow down now Father humbly before You.

Thank You Father for Blessing us day by day,
Thank You also for guiding us on our way.

Thank You for the food that we eat,
and for supplying the clothing from our head to our feet.

Thank You for all of the wonderful things that You do,
Father we wish to thank You for our trials too.

Thank You for the pain which helps us to understand,
when another is suffering and needs a helping hand.

Thank You for the tribulation and for helping us to know,
that perseverance helps our Character to grow.

Thank You for helping us to sing praises during adversity,
we know we couldn't do so if it weren't for Thee.

Thank You for the assurance we will one day be coming home,
and that no one who calls will be left here alone.

Thank You for the word that teaches us all about You,
and assures us each word we read is honest and true.

Thank You for the Holy Spirit being our Comforter and Guide,
and for allowing us to invite Him within to abide.

The homage we offer is  inadequate it's true,
but Father we want You to know how much we Love You.

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