You're not alone

How did I get here? All I was doing was serving you, Lord, all I did was give you the first place in my heart. Now here I am; surrounded by darkness. The world seems a cruel place here in this Lions Den.
I look around me and I see their shapes; I hear their growls in the dark, Father. And I hear their mocking voices around me. Occasionally I can see a glint, is it their eyes or their teeth? Never mind, I don't really want to think about that right now. I can hear the accusations; the growls are now becoming words. This is what they are saying: "You will die here, by our will, you will die. You can not escape, it's too late for you. You should have just done what everyone else was doing. You shouldn't have stuck to your convictions; what good will those do you here? Where is this God that you would risk certain death for now? Why do you obey this God of yours, just look where it has taken you. You had to be different didn't you? Well look where it's taken you? You've been handed over by the one you thought would protect you."
Maybe I don't always see the benefits of serving you Lord, especially not here, but I know you, I know that you are good! That's all I really need to know right now, that's the only hope that I can cling to.
I raise my cry to heaven; Oh Lord answer me according to your justice and mercy. Father, I trust you! Help me now! Still if it is your will that I die by these creatures jaws, then I submit to you; you are just.

Ellie! Do not be afraid, I am here to shut the mouths of the lions, take heart, you have found favor in the Lords eyes. You are not alone!