Psalm 22:14–15: I am poured out like water, And all My bones are out of joint; My heart is like wax; It has melted within Me. My strength is dried up like a potsherd, And My tongue clings to My jaws; You have brought Me to the dust of death.
Experiencing Jesus in the Psalms
Because of his enemies’ attacks, David’s strength was sapped like poured-out water, and his joints were racked. Moreover, like melted wax his courage (heart) was gone—he had lost his desire to resist. His strength was gone and his mouth was dry. In his weakness he was at the brink of death. 1
Living the Transformed Life
And being in agony, He prayed more earnestly. Then His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground. Luke 22:44
- When your energy is depleted, but the demands of life continue to increase with intensity, pray more earnestly to your Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus, for comfort and wisdom and direction.
- When your heart is no longer strong in faith, pray more earnestly to your Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus, for His courage to strengthen your weakened soul.
- When you’re overwhelmed with discouragement and depression, pray more earnestly to your Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus, for His Holy Spirit power to raise you up out of the darkness and despair, back into His marvelous light.
Praying with greater earnestness will keep you from drowning in the depths of doubt and despair.
Praise and Prayer
Thank You, Father, for understanding all my weaknesses, and for always being there to help me through every difficult situation. Dear Jesus, please keep my heart hungry for Your word, and obedient to Your way.
1. Ross, A. P. (1985). Psalms. In J. F. Walvoord & R. B. Zuck (Eds.), The Bible Knowledge Commentary.