Burning Souls

My soul burns within me
but don't hand over the extinguisher
make sure that I'm not placated too much
lest the smoldering ashes start to regrow
into something that can feel again

My soul burns within me
and my heart is greatly troubled

My soul burns within me
and I begin to wonder if You
if You even care any more
if You will make any of this better
if You are wanting me to be so much different from how I feel now

My soul burns within me
and my heart is greatly troubled
I look to the LORD, my rock and my salvation

My soul burns within me
and all that's left is a hollow pain
the fires took the rest, burning out the chaff, but destroying all else too
Maybe I deserved it, maybe I did something wrong, maybe it doesn't even matter
But I'm stuck in a gray world where I can't legitimize my feelings to anyone
And apparently You aren't taking any visitors right now

My soul burns within me
and my heart is greatly troubled
I look to the LORD, my rock and my salvation
My refuge, my ever-present help in times of trouble

My soul burns within me
and I want to quit, so badly
this pathetic plagued creature, blighting the halls of Your great grace
(bleeding all over the chaise lounge? How uncouth)
I don't know why You tarry when my pulse runs deadly thin
I can't take this anymore

My soul burns within me
and my heart is greatly troubled
I look to the LORD, my rock and my salvation
My refuge, my ever-present help in times of trouble
You are the LORD almighty, king in Zion, all nations extol your power

My soul burns within me
And as I lay bleeding out, I know
I know You are here with me
I know You are sovereign over this
I know You love me as Your child
I know this is for Your glory
I know You will work this for my good

My soul burns within me
and my heart is greatly troubled
I look to the LORD, my rock and my salvation
My refuge, my ever-present help in times of trouble
You are the LORD almighty, king in Zion, all nations extol your power
Praise the LORD! Cry out, my soul, and praise His marvelous, holy name!