Friday, February 25, 2005
Divorce Psalm
Oh God, my wounded soul cries out to you.
My heart pleads in pain.
Will distress be my companion forever?
Uneasiness my troubler by night?
I am insulted and rejected.
I am violated and scorned.
My kindness is rebuked and dashed to the ground
And my love begets only violence.
My hurt is like flesh ripped open,
A part of me crudely wrenched out.
No surgeon has sewn up the tear.
My pain throbs exposed.
Comfort me, oh God.
Calm the turbulence within me.
For when I am distraught
Your praises are difficult to sing
And my hand trembles in your service.
God, remove this stressful burden!
As I walk confidently in the palm of your hand
The healing froth of your love tide
Washes over my injured spirit
And urges me toward wholeness.
(1985)
Will distress be my companion forever?
Uneasiness my troubler by night?
I am insulted and rejected.
I am violated and scorned.
My kindness is rebuked and dashed to the ground
And my love begets only violence.
My hurt is like flesh ripped open,
A part of me crudely wrenched out.
No surgeon has sewn up the tear.
My pain throbs exposed.
Comfort me, oh God.
Calm the turbulence within me.
For when I am distraught
Your praises are difficult to sing
And my hand trembles in your service.
God, remove this stressful burden!
As I walk confidently in the palm of your hand
The healing froth of your love tide
Washes over my injured spirit
And urges me toward wholeness.
(1985)
