Inside

Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him. He also shall be my salvation: for an hypocrite shall not come before him.   Job 13:15-16

Inside we are all afraid,
inside we are all searching,
inside we are all alone,
inside we are all defeated;

inside we don’t stand a chance.

I don’t know the whys,
I don’t understand the how,
I cannot comprehend the reasons,
I cannot withstand the crushing blows,
I cannot overcome the darkness,
I cannot see past the night.

I only know that You have,
I only know that You can,
I only know that You will,
I only know that for You
all things are possible,
I only know if I am forced to choose,
then I choose You,
I only know that You
are the one I love.

Lord take me where You are,
remove me from this
dark and lonely place,
rebuke and discipline
my rebellious ways,
refine me like gold
in the refiners fire,
help me fight the battle;

teach me to be like You.

Through every trial and test,
through sorrow and joy,
though You destroy this fleshly vessel,
though You slay me at Your feet,
I will put my trust in You,
for You are my hope and salvation;

praise Your holy name forever.
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