Like a Frightened Bird

Like a frightened bird,
I come to you, O God,
In you, my Lord, I seek protection
From my fear.
I look for refuge.
Save me from my self-made humiliation,
Rescue me from my unrighteousness.
In your righteousness, I search for salvation.

Do you hear me, O God?

Or do my words echo off the cliffs that threaten me?

Be the foundation under my feet,

Be my fortress.

 

Like a frightened bird

I feel my wings hitting nothingness,

And I count on you to be

The might tree that supports me,

Where I make my nest.

I count on you to be the stars that guide me

Through the darkness of night.

 

I feel my wings caught in hidden traps,

Nets that threaten to throw me to the dirt.

Help me, save me from the threats I cannot see.

Offer me safety.

 

My faith is trust.

Into your hands I land.

I give you my spirit, I trust you with my life.

You have saved me from myself,

From my sin.

You are a faithful God.

 

My life in in your hands.

My time is in your hands.

I trust you,

And count on you to see me,

Your smile to light my way.

 

Save me in your steadfast love.

 

Inspired by Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16