Lament over a Loved One in Depression

Lord, is that she, whom you once placed in my cradle?
It is not her, whom I once rejoiced in.

Where is your Spirit, when the noonday demon snared?
Where is your love, when the pestilence came?

I peered into flooded eyes, but saw emptiness.
I searched, but found darkness.

How long, O God, must I wait for your rescue?
Come quickly, my lamp is fading!

What did she do that you sent the destruction?
What is worthy of such pain?

Banish the demon,
let it torment no more!

Hear our cries, for you are her Maker and Father,
Save us, for we are helpless.

Surely, you hold us when we can’t hold on anymore,
You will not abandon us because of your steadfast love.

We will yet rejoice in the LORD,
Our shield, our glory, and the lifter of our heads!

Anonymous Student