psalm 22:2-5

O my God, I cry by day, but You do not answer;
and by night, but I have no rest.
yet You are holy,
O You who are enthroned upon the praises of Israel.
in You our fathers trusted;
they trusted and You delivered them.
to You they cried out and were delivered;
in You they trusted and were not disappointed.



-a psalm of David

thoughts of thy love

oh how I long for Your guidance and comfort.
my mind wanders toward places I swore not to go.
but You O LORD have lavished love upon my heart,
for Your thoughts about me outnumber the stars.

though I tremble before You, in Your presence unworthy.
yet my God has cleansed me, body, soul, and mind.
the Lamb was slain and rose triumphantly.
I can rejoice and be glad,
these thoughts are lovely and I shall meditate over them.


-B