My Father

My Father chose me before time began (Ephesians 1:4)

My name is written on the palm of His hand (Isaiah 49:16)

All things come from my Father -for Him I exist (1 Corinthians 4:6)

So His loving discipline I will not resist (Proverbs 3:11-12)

Father of the fatherless and the widow’s defense (Psalm 68:5)

Father of Lights all good gifts You dispense (James 1:17)

Towards those who fear You, compassion You show (Psalm 103 :13)

You bless me with every blessing I know (Ephesians 1:3)

Oh I’ll be your child and  my Father  You’ll be (2 Corinthians 6:18)

Oh Father of mercies  I need your mercy (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)

By the Spirit of Adoption as a son I draw nigh (Romans 8:15b)

And so by the Spirit, Abba, Father I cry (Romans 8:15c)

In my Father’s house I have a place to abide (John 14:2)

In You I’ll  take refuge,  in You I will hide (Proverbs 14:26, Psalm 32:7)

You are the potter, Father, this clay shall proclaim (Isaiah 64:8)

Oh Father in heaven I hallow Your name (Luke 11:2)

You love with a love that calls me your child (1 John 3:1)

Through your beloved Son we have been reconciled (2 Corinthians 5:18)

I am called your Child because I have believed (John 1:12b)

You gave me this right for Your Son I’ve received. (John 1:12a)

Oh I’ll be your child and  my Father  You’ll be (2 Corinthians 6:18)

Oh Father of mercies  I need your mercy (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)

By the Spirit of Adoption as a son I draw nigh (Romans 8:15b)

And so by the Spirit, Abba, Father I cry (Romans 8:15c)

Anthony Foster

February 18, 2022