I cried out onto the Lord and he delivered me

He said His discipline is grievous and painful

He said I will suffer for a while

I felt the pain deep within my soul

I tried my best with all my strength to escape but to no avail

I cried out unto the Lord and He delivered me

I searched for light from sources outside of Him

I looked frantically for ways out of the deep darkness

On weak knees, with tears in my eyes I asked ‘Why hast thou forsaken me?’

I cried out unto the Lord and He delivered me

Fear, anxiety and doubt walked beside me frequently

Discouragement and disappointment answered majority of my calls

The burden weighed in day in day out

I cried out unto the Lord and He delivered me

Shame caused me to hide behind closed doors

I put my trust in the help of man

I hoped in the fragile promises of men

Disappointed at every turn

I cried out unto the Lord and He delivered me

Truly truly I tell you through it all He remained faithful

In my weakness his strength was perfected

His promises proved to be sturdy steps along my journey

He comforted me and sympathized with every pain I felt

He took my burdens and gave me rest in exchange

He is the Father of Lights and there is no shadow of turning with Him

Blessed be the name of the Lord

I CRIED OUT UNTO THE LORD AND HE DELIVERED ME