Another in the collection considering for the book.

Listen to my cry!
Lifting my hands up
Hearing the roar of thunder
Echoing over the ocean

Lightning flashes
Shaking even the oak trees
Leaving flames
In its wake

I search for shelter
To keep me safe
Make me secure
On a high rock

Teach me what you want
For me to do
Lead me along
To find a safe path

I was saved once
Healed and kept from the grave
Knowing I was on my way
To the depths below

My sadness changed
Into a joyful dance
Sorrow slipping away
Surrounding me with joy

I need refuge once more
To protect me
My defense is weak alone
Be merciful for I am in trouble

My eyes are tired of tears
My body worn out
Exhausted by fear
I am weak

I whisper in terror
I call to You
As the trap has been laid
A deep hole dug

The path be dark and slippery
The wind blowing me
Like straw arrows
Striking me down

I am drowning in the
Flood of my own fear
The burden too
Heavy for me to bear

My heart pounding
My strength gone
My eyes have no brightness
Left to shine

I know my faults
I know my defects
Sincerity and truth
Are what You require

Hear my pure heart
My sacrifice is a humble spirit
Morning, noon, and night
I cry out
Help me please