Tag Archives: lament

The Lament of the Forgotten Son

Posted on June 8, 2018 by

                    You stand out on the crossroads looking for the prodigal Waiting for the return of the one who cashed in his heritage Who took what we worked so long to … Continue reading →

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Psalm 31- Faith, Questions and the Life of Faith

Posted on December 6, 2017 by

Psalm 31 To the leader. A Psalm of David. 1 In you, O LORD, I seek refuge; do not let me ever be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me. 2 Incline your ear to me; rescue me speedily. … Continue reading →

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Psalm 22-A Desperate Cry to God

Posted on October 27, 2016 by

Psalm 22 <To the leader: according to The Deer of the Dawn. A Psalm of David.> 1 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, from the words of my groaning? … Continue reading →

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Psalm 13- The Cry from the God Forsaken Place

Posted on April 20, 2016 by

Psalm 13 To the leader. A Psalm of David 1 How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever?    How long will you hide your face from me? 2 How long must I bear pain in my soul,    … Continue reading →

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Deuteronomy 32- The Last Song of Moses

Posted on March 28, 2016 by

Deuteronomy 32: 1-14: The Faithful Rock Provides 1 Give ear, O heavens, and I will speak; let the earth hear the words of my mouth.  2 May my teaching drop like the rain, my speech condense like the dew;    … Continue reading →

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The Limit of Words

Posted on September 22, 2015 by

Sometimes in the deep wounds of the world Those places where the spirit is reduced to groans Where words only have the power to inflame and incite And the cry of lament is still unspeakable Living in the shock of … Continue reading →

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Psalm 6- How Long, O LORD

Posted on January 14, 2015 by

  Psalm 6 <To the leader: with stringed instruments; according to The Sheminith. A Psalm of David.> O LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger, or discipline me in your wrath.  2 Be gracious to me, O LORD, for … Continue reading →

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