LABOUR OF LOVE

Your children loving Father
in answer to Your call,
are gathering to learn the ways
to minister to all.

To seek the help that’s needed
to balance out our lives,
then step out in faith and courage
and help our neighbour thrive.

Oh help us loving Father
we ask in Jesus’ name,
send the Spirit down upon us
with His gifts our hearts inflame.

Your little ones are burdened
with maladies, afflictions,
Your lambs have strayed so far away
lost in the world’s addictions.

Help us Lord to listen
heed their every need and care,
and empty out their pain filled hearts
and put Your Peace in there.

We will love Your people
with all our hearts and Yours,
bless us now as we go forth
to live Your Gospel Lord.

Margaret Rose Larrivee
Oct. 14, 1995