Set Me Free

Set Me Free by David Prisco

Lord, I hunger
But I am unable to feed
I can’t acquire
The nourishment I need

God, I thirst
My throat is thirsty and dry
Please allow me to continue on Lord
I’m not ready to die

I have fallen in a ditch and I feel trapped
I have turned the other cheek but I have been slapped
I feel weary and my heart is heavy with sorrow
I have no desire to face the night or tomorrow

Lord, I’m bleeding
Please bandage my wound
I feel like I’m lying
In a cold and dark tomb

God, I’m lonely
Tell me- are you there in someway
When I pray to you
Do you hear what I say?

Give me the strength to make it through each day
I’m traveling down a long and narrow path and I can’t find my way
I need a light so please shine your light on me
I am blinded by sin and somehow I must see

Lord, I’m crying
Please wipe away my tears
Can’t you see I’m consumed?
In misery and fear

God, I’m depressed
I need to feel happiness again
I desperately yearn for the comfort
Of a partner and a friend

Why do I feel like someone that was born to lose?
Can anyone help me because I am terribly confused?
Someone show me the way because I feel lost
I will gladly give anything to be free no matter the cost

Lord, why have you forsaken me
Why do I suffer with such pain?
Can’t you see that I am drowning in my tears?
That fall like the pouring rain

God, please help me
Please extend your hand
I am merely a poor soul
I’m confused and I don’t understand

I’ve tried to live the best possibly life I can
But I am just a beaten, torn up, old man
I want to soar but I am stuck on the ground
Tell me dear lord, is it the Devil that holds me down

Lord, I can’t take anymore
I’m losing the battle and I can’t win
Am I paying for a life filled with lies?
Am I being punished for all of my sins?

God, take me to Heaven
I am ready to go
I am tired of the world I live in
That contains nothing but sorrow

I’m living Lord and I will do my best and try
I know it isn’t my time to perish or die
But give me the strength to be the best person I can be
I am locked in a cage dear Lord- please set me free