A couple of months ago I wrote a song that I have now titled "I Cry Out."
My heart always breaks for those who are hurting, disappointed, confused. . .etc;
I get so emotionally and spiritually caught up in the trials of anyone whom I know and care about. And there has been a huge struggle in my heart recently on the behalf of a very dear friend. It was through that struggle, that this song was birthed.
Little did I know that I would be facing many new trials of my own in the months following. And many times since then I have cried out to God in similars way as is describe in this song.
Be warned, it is mournful. But sometimes pain can be turned into something beautiful.
And for sure---even in the midst of pain---God can give us strength to stand.
P.s. The lyrics are inspired by Psalm 88
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Oh Lord, God of my salvation
I cry out to you, all day and all night
Incline your ear to my cry----------please
For my soul is full of trouble
and I'm slowly sinking down
I'm a man who has no strength, no hope
Lord, please show me your mercy now
'cause I am hopeless, hopeless
hopeless, hopeless
I am hopeless, hopeless
hopless, hopeless---
Every day, I call upon you
I spread out my hands to you
Do not keep silent----------please
For my eyes grow dim through sorrow
And I'm weak and broken down
I'm in the depths of this great darkness
Why do you hide your face from me?
'cause I am hopeless, hopeless
hopeless, hopeless
I am hopeless, hopeless
hopless, hopeless--
Lord, I need you
I need you, I need you, I need you-- God, I need you
I need you, I need you, I need you--
Please rescue my heart, rescue my heart
my heart, my heart
Please rescue my heart, my heart
my heart, my heart--
--and give me strength to stand.
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I also just wanted to say this; It is okay to cry. It is okay to struggle. Just remember these words from 1 Corinthians 4:8, ". .afflicted in every way, but not crushed; Perplexed, but not driven to despair." and these words from 1 Peter 5:7, "Cast all your anxieties on Him because He cares for you."
God is the outlet for our worst perplexities. Cry out to him. He wants us to pour out our complaints to Him and tell Him our troubles. And finally remember this from Romans 5:3-5, " . .we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love in our hearts. ."
Your faith always inspires me. That is a great song. Don216..
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