In recent years, the conversation about mental health has been gaining serious attention. More and more people have come forward to admit that they struggle with anxiety, burnout, and even mental wounds. Some of them live their lives presenting themselves as strong, but inside, they are deeply exhausted. They are tired of maintaining their lives in the midst of a social reality that is not always fair. Behind a seemingly stoic smile, there is a whisper, "I'm tired." Where can I find the strength to endure? This realization opens our eyes that humans need not only practical solutions, but also a solid foundation of faith, a place to hold on to when others begin to falter.

The psalmist's voice in Psalm 119:137-152 is born from the same inner space. He recognizes that God is just and His Torah is righteous. God's justice is not an abstract idea, but a reality that sustains when the world's structures of justice begin to crumble. Yet the psalmist remains honest about his weakness: he feels small, fragile, and exhausted. Love for God's word did not necessarily eliminate his struggles. From that space of helplessness, he begged for understanding, knowing that true strength would come from God's wisdom that would always guide him.

The psalmist's cry grew stronger as the threat approached. He cried out before dawn, when the darkness was not yet revealed. In his cry, he found strength because God was near. This nearness is not just a feeling, but a conviction of faith, that when the enemy approaches, God is even closer. Faith is the courage to trust God even when we don't understand His ways. That's what the psalmist experienced: when human justice is fragile, he relies on God's justice; when his strength is depleted, he rests on His word; and when threats come, he stands on the promise that God is near.

Friends of the Bible, we may be in the same place: weary of maintaining integrity when the world chooses shortcuts; weary of loving the truth when falsehood seems easier; weary of hoping when justice seems constantly delayed. But today's psalm greets us gently, reminding us that God is near, His Word is constant, and His justice is ever-strengthening.