Overwhelmed

Listen to my prayer, O God. Do not ignore my cry for help!

Please listen and answer me, for I am overwhelmed by my troubles.

My enemies shout at me,

My heart pounds in my chest. The terror of death assaults me.

Fear and trembling overwhelm me, and I can’t stop shaking.

Oh, that I had wings like a dove; then I would fly away and rest!

I would fly far away to the quiet of the wilderness.

Everything is falling apart;

But I will call on God, and the Lord will rescue me.

Morning, noon, and night I cry out in my distress, and the Lord hearsmy voice.

Give your burdens to the Lord, an