The Psalm
Psalm 32:3 (CSB) When I kept silent, my bones became brittle from my groaning all day long.
The Prayer
My Only Comfort in Life
I will never forget
the darkness enveloping me
my emotions drained out of me
I no longer desired life
my brain was shut down
I was dead
and I wanted to die.
The deepest despair
and the darkest night
and the most chaotic state
and the madness that ensues
and I am dying
and I am being crushed
I am without hope
I have nothing
I didn't have the strength
nor the wherewithal
to even form a thought
to reach out and ask for help.
But you
instilled one truth
I am lead by your Spirit
because you adopted me as your son
and I have your Spirit
and I am no longer in fear
But you
bear witness with my spirit
the spirit you gave me
and the life you gave me
that I am yours
and you are mine
And you
have given me everything
because you gave me your precious Son.
I might suffer for a little
and I cry in despair
and my tears flood my pillow
but your joy always comes in the morning
because that is when your mercies are waiting for me
more assure than the sun rising in the east.
Great is your faithfulness, O Lord.
Great is your faithfulness.