I have been working through my commentary on the book of Psalms. It is one of my favorite books of the Bible, and the one I have found to be the easiest to commentate on. After all, it is essentially a commentary of David’s on the events of his life. This poem is modeled after a common thread I noticed running through many of the Psalms. David would inquire of God, asking where He is and why He is waiting to act. Then, David would request the Lord’s aid in battle, praying for God to vent His wrath upon our enemies. Ultimately, David would always finish his prayer with praise and by yielding to God’s will, regardless of what the Lord decided.
How long must we wait, oh Lord?
We wait for your justice to rain
How long shall the wicked be ignored?
How long must we fight in vain?
The wicked reign from their towers on high
Wreaking havoc on the righteous with their schemes
How many more innocent by their hands must die?
How long will you endure our screams?
Rise up and strike them, my Lord
Crush the teeth in their mouths
Lash their backs with your heavenly sword
Smash them all into a rout
Lead us, oh Lord, into righteous battle
Let us ride against the enemy together
May your victory be ours in total
For we are your warriors who serve your pleasure
We await your beck and call, my Lord
We patiently wait for your appointed time
Our obedience is your reward
For You, my Lord, are eternally sublime
No matter how long we wait, my Lord
Our patience in You shall never waiver
As long as it takes to hear you roar
Each day of pain only makes us braver
Each day refines us more and more
Until we are ready to be called
Sanctified, we are put in store
Until the day of heaven's assault
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