ABBA, FATHER
You want to be my father,
to show a love I never knew
But in order for that to happen,
I'd need to learn to trust you.
But, I'm afraid to let you in
to that dark and dingy place
although You promise healing
through Your amazing grace.
I'm afraid to let you that close,
afraid that you will see
all the despair and sorrow
that dwells inside of me.
I don't dare compare you to my father,
the one who shattered my heart.
I don't dare let his image ruin you
even though you can fix that heart.
I'm afraid he'll ruin you for me,
and make me lose my love.
You're the only man I've
ever loved, let alone to trust.
Lord, if you'll be my Father,
please listen to my plea.
Take away the fear, the hurt,
the pain, and sorrow inside of me!
I want to love a father,
and know that deep within,
You're not my earthly father
who used my body for sin.
Lord, I've come to a conclusion,
I know just what I want.
I now know where to find this
Father for whom I hunt.
Lord, please be my Abba,
my teacher, my guide.
Show me how to trust again
and help me not to hide!
to show a love I never knew
But in order for that to happen,
I'd need to learn to trust you.
But, I'm afraid to let you in
to that dark and dingy place
although You promise healing
through Your amazing grace.
I'm afraid to let you that close,
afraid that you will see
all the despair and sorrow
that dwells inside of me.
I don't dare compare you to my father,
the one who shattered my heart.
I don't dare let his image ruin you
even though you can fix that heart.
I'm afraid he'll ruin you for me,
and make me lose my love.
You're the only man I've
ever loved, let alone to trust.
Lord, if you'll be my Father,
please listen to my plea.
Take away the fear, the hurt,
the pain, and sorrow inside of me!
I want to love a father,
and know that deep within,
You're not my earthly father
who used my body for sin.
Lord, I've come to a conclusion,
I know just what I want.
I now know where to find this
Father for whom I hunt.
Lord, please be my Abba,
my teacher, my guide.
Show me how to trust again
and help me not to hide!