Psalms 109:24
“My knees are weak through fasting. My body is thin and lacks fat.”
What does Psalms 109:24 mean?
The psalmist is describing physical suffering so intense that it shows in his body. When we fast or go through prolonged stress and grief, our bodies bear the marks, and here the writer is being honest about how worn down he feels, not hiding his vulnerability. This kind of raw expression is actually one of the beautiful things about the psalms, they show us that it's okay to tell God exactly what we're experiencing, even the uncomfortable physical details. If you're going through something hard right now that's affecting your body or energy, know that God welcomes that honesty too.