Psalm 119:28 | “My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to your word!”

The psalmist confesses that his soul “melts away,” a phrase that means to drip or pour out like water spilling from a pitcher. His grief is so deep that it drains his strength and leaves him undone. Yet even in sorrow, he looks to the sure foundation of God’s word for renewal. Spurgeon notes, “There is one good point in this downcast state, for it is better to be melted with grief than to be hardened by impenitence.” Calvin adds, “When he comes to our aid, even should our courage and strength fail, his promise is abundantly efficacious to fortify us.” When sorrow makes us weak, God’s word makes us strong. When your heart feels heavy and your strength depleted, resist the urge to isolate or seek ways to numb the pain. Open the word of God and ask him to steady you with his promises. Let truth speak louder than your sorrow, and depend on him to supply the strength you do not have.