February 21, 2024

“11 ¶ Fierce witnesses rise up; They ask me things that I do not know. 12 They reward me evil for good, To the sorrow of my soul. 13 But as for me, when they were sick, My clothing was sackcloth; I humbled myself with fasting; And my prayer would return to my own heart. 14 I paced about as though he were my friend or brother; I bowed down heavily, as one who mourns for his mother. 15 But in my adversity they rejoiced And gathered together; Attackers gathered against me, And I did not know it; They tore at me and did not cease; 16 With ungodly mockers at feasts They gnashed at me with their teeth.” (Psalm 35:11-16 NKJV)

My soul is burdened by sorrow

I am covered in mourning cloth

My enemies always tear at me

I am mere flesh in their teeth

Prayerful question: Does my prayer cry out to God my physical, emotional and spiritual suffering?