I am suffocating

Dear Lord,

My heart is deeply bruised. My mind is in never-ending torment. Am I alive just to be tormented?! All I feel is agony, darkness, and pain. I cry out, screaming and begging for Your help but I am here left all alone surrounded by misery and desolation.

My world is caving in on me and I am choking on all the debris. It feels too painful to even breathe – I am suffocating trapped by depression.

I need You! You said that You’d never leave me but You’re not here. Where are You?! Do You see my suffering and not care?! Your silence hurts more than a dagger piercing my heart.

“My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? I have cried desperately for help, but still it does not come. During the day I call to you, my God, but you do not answer; I call at night, but get no rest.” Psalm 22:1-2 (GNT)

“But you, O Lord, do not remain far away! You are my source of strength! Hurry and help me!” Psalm 22:19 (NET Bible)