Psalm 61: Can you hear me, God?

(suitable for children & all-age worship)

I’m calling out to you, my God -
can you hear me?
I feel like I’m miles away from you.
I feel like my heart is sore.
Take me by the hand and lead me.
 
I am safe with you,
safe and lifted high
where nothing bad can reach me.
I am safe with you,
safe and warm,
wrapped in soft feathers
like a baby bird tucked under its mother’s wing.
I know that you hear me,
and you bring me into a loving family of God.
 
So I will lift high the name of Jesus
the King for ever and ever,
the King of mighty love and strong faith.
So I will always praise you, my God,
every day and every day.

Note on the photo: Wax Eye by Ian@NZFlickr