Psalm 13

13 How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?

² How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?

³ Consider and hear me, O Lord my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;

⁴ Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved.

⁵ But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.

⁶ I will sing unto the Lord, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.

Prayer:

Abba Father,

In moments of despair, I come before you with a heart heavy with questions and sorrows. How long, O Lord, will you forget me? How long will my soul wrestle with thoughts that seem to lead to darkness? It feels as though sorrow has become a constant companion.

I cry out to you, Lord, asking you to look upon me and answer. Bring light to my eyes, that I may not be overcome by the shadows of despair. Do not let my enemies triumph over me, and do not allow my foes to rejoice in my fall.

Yet, in the midst of my troubles, I choose to trust in your unfailing love. My heart finds joy in the assurance of your salvation. I lift my voice in praise, for you have been good to me, and I know that your mercy endures forever.

Lord, be my strength in times of weakness, my light in the darkness, and my source of hope when all seems lost. In Jesus' name, I pray.

Amen.