When God says nothing

When God says nothing 

by Joel Howard

"I cry to you for help and you do not answer me" Job 30:20

I don't hear You, hear You God

Not even a whisper, not even a nod

Whatever faith I had is all but gone

I do not hear You, precious God

Was it something I said, or something I've done? 

I cannot think of a legitimate cause

All I know is my senses are shot 

I cannot hear You, hear You God

Is this an illusion? Or have You up and gone? 

Like all my possessions and loved ones - run off?

My life seems now worthless for silence from God

I certainly cannot make out a lot 

The only noise I hear is the sound of my heart

Aching and breaking for lack of You, God! 
What I wouldn't do for a sign from you now

O what I wouldn't do for a sign of my God