The Shadow

{a morning prayer}

God, my cry is to You
When I wake up and
Despair fills my lungs.

Is it true that You love me?
I know that it’s true but
I want to believe with my eyes
That You lift the lowly out of the ashes

Yet
In the morning
I open my eyes to grief

If You are my Protector, protect me

I know You are not silent

I am overcome, Overcomer

I know You are not silent

I am Yours
Remember?
I am Yours

You will answer me.

I know
You know my faith
You know it ebbs and flows
My heart returns and goes
But You are true

When I wake up in despair
Please accept this feeble prayer
My cry is to You

I will someday leave this place
But I shall not leave the shadow of Your mercy
Nor can I flee
The goodness of Your grace.