Sunday, September 2, 2001

A Reimagining of Jonah 2: A Hymn of a Suicidal Believer - Mill Valley 2001

The waters of my life encompass me.  
The deep surrounds me and troubles bind to my head.  
Through the mountains I descend and the earth bars the way behind me forever.  
From the pit of despair you, Yhvh Elohim, carry me out.  
As I begin to lose control of my life, I remember You.  
I pray toward your throne in Heaven.  
I see other people making the mistakes I had made, 
and forsaking the relationship you established with them.  
Instead, I call with a voice of praise and offer myself as a living sacrifice for you, 
because it is only through you Yhvh, that salvation is granted! 

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