Psalms 18:1
“I love you, Yahweh, my strength.”
What does Psalms 18:1 mean?
The psalmist opens with a bold declaration of affection and dependence all at once. To call God your strength isn't just poetic; it's saying that whatever stability or courage you have comes from him, not from your own resources. This kind of love isn't sentimental or distant, but intimate and personal, the way you might speak to someone who has genuinely held you up during your hardest moments. For anyone struggling to feel close to God, or wondering if it's okay to speak to him with this kind of raw honesty and tenderness, this verse gives permission to do exactly that.