Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in you my soul takes refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of Your wings until the disaster is passed. I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me. He sends from heaven and saves me; God sends His love and faithfulness. I am in the midst of lions; I lie among ravenous beasts--men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords.

Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let Your glory be over all the earth. They spread a net for my feet--I was bowed down in distress. They dug a pit in my path--but they have fallen into it themselves.

My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music. Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing of You among the peoples. For great is Your love, reaching to the heavens; Your faithfulness reaches to the skies. Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let Your glory be over all the earth. (Psalm 57)

In despair I see my condition--and then I remember Who God is, and I can not help but sing!