How Long, O Lord?” – A Prophetic Cry from the Valley | A song Inspired by Psalm 13

🎵 This raw and heartfelt prophetic blues song echoes the age-old cry of David: “How long, Yahweh? Will You forget me forever?” It speaks directly to those walking through seasons of silence, sorrow, and spiritual warfare. In this Psalm, David lays bare his soul, refusing to hide his pain—yet he doesn't end in despair. Instead, he chooses trust, singing of Yahweh’s steadfast love even before deliverance comes.

“Behold, and answer me, Yahweh, my God. Give light to my eyes, lest I sleep in death…” (Psalm 13:3)
These ancient words still resonate for those who feel abandoned, overwhelmed, or under spiritual attack. But this song doesn't just dwell in the darkness—it proclaims hope, reminding us that the God who split seas, who raised up David from the field, who never forgets a single tear—He still sees. He still delivers. He still answers.

This is a song for:

Those crying out with no answers yet

The weary intercessor who refuses to give up

The brokenhearted longing for healing

Saints who trust in God’s goodness before the breakthrough comes

Like David, we too must learn to trust in His unfailing love while we wait, to sing even when our voice trembles, and to believe He is good when we can't yet see the end of the trial.

📖 Key Scriptures Woven into the Song:

Psalm 13:1-6 – “How long, Yahweh? Will You forget me forever?... But I trust in Your loving kindness.”

Exodus 14:21-22 – “Moses stretched out his hand over the sea... and the waters were divided.”

1 Kings 18:38-39 – “Then Yahweh’s fire fell... and the people fell on their faces.”

1 Samuel 17:37 – “Yahweh who delivered me... will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.”

Psalm 56:8 – “You count my wanderings. You put my tears into Your bottle...”

Lamentations 3:22-23 – “It is because of Yahweh’s loving kindnesses that we are not consumed…”

🎵 Lyrics: How Long, O Lord? 🎵
(A Prophetic Cry from the Valley)

[slow, soulful guitar intro]

Verse 1
How long, O Yahweh—will You forget me forever?
How long will You hide Your face from me?
I’m drowning in sorrow, day after day
While the wicked rise up and laugh at my defeat

How long must I wrestle with my own mind?
Heart heavy with pain—there’s no peace I can find
I cry through the night, and I pray through the dark
But You seem so far, Lord, so far from my heart

[instrumental lament – slide guitar weeping gently]

Verse 2
Behold me, Yahweh—hear this desperate plea
Give light to my eyes, lest death swallow me
Lest my enemies boast, “We’ve taken him down!”
And rejoice when I fall, wearing pride like a crown

Bridge (echo call and response)
(But I trust…) in Your unfailing love
(And I trust…) in the mercy from above
(Though I’m low…) I remember who You are
Faithful Deliverer—my bright Morning Star

Verse 3
You split the seas for Moses to pass
You sent fire on Carmel to burn up the past
You raised up David from tending the sheep
To conquer giants and shepherd Your sheep

You don't forget those who wait in the flame
You write our tears and remember our name
You are the God who answers the cry
You lift the broken and raise the dead high

[build up – drums, piano, and full band swell]

Chorus
So I will sing to Yahweh—yes, I will sing!
For He has dealt bountifully—He is my King!
From despair to dancing, from weeping to praise
I rise from the ashes to bless all my days

Outro
How long, O Lord? Not forevermore
For mercy has knocked on my prison door
And I will walk out, in joy and in light
For the battle is Yours, and the morning is bright

[soft fade with guitar echoing the melody of “How long, O Lord?”]

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