Hope

I trusted You

in Your word I hoped

and I believed

with joy I received

I heard the sound of Your voice

and my spirit rejoiced

my heart leapt within me

and then You led me out from that place

into a vast wilderness

of deep affliction

and utter darkness

where the sound of Your voice was music to my soul

but around me was a crushing weight

that I was broken under

though it seemed I could not hear You

I remembered

You and all Your wonderful promises to me

You led me into a place of dreadful darkness

through times of tears and turmoil

you tested me

I drank deeply the cup of bitterness

it was gall in my mouth

and I wanted to despise the day of Your word

disdain the dream

pour contempt on all I have hoped for

but I could not and cannot

a prisoner I am

to the sound of hope

to the sound that I heard

in the cool of the night

when Your voice carried me

and reminded me

Your voice has carried me

even when silent to me

Your voice has buoyed my soul

given me wings to soar

as I wait on you in hope

darkness has been like a shell surrounding me

and I’ve been like a chick breaking free

a butterfly formed in blackness

stepping out into the light

it hurts my eyes

but, I remember, and I believe

what I thought was trust has been formed deeper in me

Lord, let me see, Your light again

Your word a lamp to my feet

illuminate the path before me

I trust in You

in Your word I hope

and I believe

with joy I receive

I have heard the sound of Your voice

and my spirit rejoices

my heart leaps within me

and You lead me out from this place

into a spacious land

a land of peace