Forsaken – 2 – v3

knowing the words
the whole psalm, the promise
yet we speak with Christ
the petition of the psalmist

why have you forsaken me
my Father, my God
why do you let them hurt me
my enemies, in the night

how can you let them get away
with their crimes, their sin
I call to you desperate
yet I don’t hear from you

I long for your presence
to be palpable to me
to know you are beside me
whatever else will be

Come Lord, quickly
come to my defense
I am lost, I am tortured
bereft of all else


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October 9, 2012
Psalm 22:1
“My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?”
Psalm 22:1-15
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 8, 2012,
read October 8, 2012
&
Job 23:1-7
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 8, 2012,
read October 8, 2012



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