(written for Thanksgiving, Nov 22, 2018)
Before we give thanks, we pause before you:
God Most High –
you who are so far above us
took on human flesh.
Almighty God –
you whose strength is matchless
assumed human weakness.
Everlasting God –
you who are eternal
bound yourself in time.
Creator God –
you who needed nothing
formed us from the dust.
Sovereign King –
you who rule over us
washed our feet.
Holy Judge –
you who knew no sin
became sin for us.
Our Redeemer –
you who are full of wrath
delivered us from it.
God of our forefathers –
you who called Israel
demonstrate your love to every generation of those who fear you.
Strong Fortress –
you who are impenetrable
gave up your body to be broken.
Loving Shepherd –
you who lead and guide
submitted yourself to the slaughter.
Glorious Father –
you who are affectionate
adopted us as children.
Faithful God –
you who are unchangeable
created faith in faithless ones.
Pressed down, shaken together, and running over:
You are our harvest, and to you we lift our thanks.