So a messenger came from the Deep.
From this Promised Land, a far away part,
from my Inheritance, this eternal Heart.
“Things are not-so-good down here.”
And I did weep.
Enemies find every bit of fruit to reap.
There’s no Wall of The Word to guard.
Gates for things Set-Apart, charred.
“We may not ever be free there, I fear.”
And I did weep.
Then I said, “O Lord, God of heaven,
You are the great and awesome God.
You keep Your covenant of unfailing love
with those who love You
and obey Your commands.
Hear my prayer!
Look down and see me
praying night and day
for Your Beloved.
I confess, I have sinned
against You.
Yes, even my own family and I have sinned!
We have sinned terribly
by not obeying Your commands.
Please remember what You told Your servant Moses:
‘If you are unfaithful to Me, I will scatter you among the nations.
But if you return to Me
and obey My commands
and live by them,
then even if you are exiled
to the ends of the earth,
I will bring you back
to the place I have chosen
for My Name to be honored.’
The people You rescued
by Your great power and strong hand are Your servants.
O Lord, please hear my prayer!
Listen to the prayers of those of us who delight in honoring You.
Please grant me success today.
Make those over me favorable to me.
Put it into their hearts to allow me to go
and claim the Land
You have given.