Father's Table Grace
Guidance and Grace: A Father's Prayer for His Daughter's Journey
Lyrics
As we sit at the table my family heads bowed low
Reflecting on a moment of prayer with family, heads bowed in reverence.
My thoughts return to childhood and the finest man I know
Nostalgic thoughts about the speaker's childhood and the admirable father figure.
He doesn't speak good English he's just a simple man
Describing the father as a simple man who may not speak eloquently.
But when he's talkin' to the Lord even a little child can understand
Highlighting the father's sincerity and clarity when talking to God, making it accessible even to a child.
I was young and foolish but the thought still comes to me
Recalling a moment when the speaker expressed a desire to leave home.
When I told daddy I felt I was old enough to leave
Reminiscing about the conversation with the father regarding leaving home.
He sat there at the table and I looked him on his face
Depicting the father's silence before saying the table grace.
But he never spoke another word till he said the table grace
Emphasizing the father's silence until he begins the table grace.
He said our graceous heavenly father we all gathered here today
Initiating the prayer, acknowledging the family's gathering.
To give these things of blessings so humbly we pray
Expressing gratitude and humility in prayer for blessings.
Our oldest girl is leaving and I guess she knows what's best
Praying for guidance for the departing daughter, recognizing her decision.
But just in case would you stand by and help her to stand the test
Seeking divine support for the daughter during challenging times.
Lord she's a little bit neglectful about church on Sunday morn
Addressing the daughter's occasional neglect of attending church on Sundays.
And when she gets with a wrong crowd would you let to hold her arm
Pleading for protection when the daughter is with the wrong crowd.
And if she flies too high would you clip her wings
Asking for guidance to prevent the daughter from making excessive mistakes.
But don't let her fall too hard Lord I'm sure you can hand the things
Requesting divine intervention to cushion any potential hardships.
I've tried my best from day to day to teach her right from wrong
Expressing the father's efforts to instill moral values in the daughter.
And now she's grown to be a fine young lady and she always blessed our home
Acknowledging the daughter's growth into a virtuous young lady who blesses the home.
We pray dear Lord for guidance she won't build upon the sand
Seeking guidance for the daughter to build a stable foundation in life.
And we won't worry half as much if we know she's in your hands
Expressing the family's trust in divine care for the daughter.
And oh yes Lord it won't be long till I'll be coming home don't make mr wait too long
Anticipating the speaker's eventual return home and requesting not to delay.
We pray dear Lord for guidance please cleance us from our sins
Asking for forgiveness and purification from sins in prayer.
So we can all be together in heaven in Jesus name amen
Concluding the prayer with the hope of a reunion in heaven.
The table was silent as tears ran down my face
Describing the emotional atmosphere at the table as tears flow.
And from that day on I base my life on father's table grace
Declaring a commitment to living by the values embedded in the father's table grace.
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