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April 6, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n When You\u2019re Clinging to the Dust<\/strong><\/span> Lee en espa\u00f1ol<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cMy soul clings to the dust; Revive me according to Your word.\u201d Psalm 119:25 (NASB)<\/em><\/p>\n I was overwhelmed \u2014 thrown into the most difficult and desperate time of my life. I had trouble concentrating without tears welling up, my mind drifting, every thought leaving me more unsettled. I couldn\u2019t picture the future, and I kept fixating on the worst possible outcomes.<\/p>\n Maybe you can relate to those feelings. Your painful season may look different from mine, but the heartbreak is often the same.<\/p>\n Everything unraveled right after my husband unexpectedly left our family, leaving me bewildered. I thought he loved me. I thought his distance was because of work. But now, as I sat sobbing in my closet, everything was uncertain. I couldn\u2019t string a coherent thought together. My kids were confused and angry. God felt distant, and I didn\u2019t know how to connect with Him.<\/p>\n Talking to friends was helpful, but I felt defensive when questions came up. And most of the time, there was no one to talk to. Everyone\u2019s lives were busy, especially when I felt discouraged.<\/p>\n When no one was available to process things with me, I\u2019d reluctantly settle for talking to God. I\u2019d wander over to the table where my Bible and journal waited for me. I rarely wanted to open it, but I knew that, like medicine, this would be good for me. Honestly, it felt more like flossing than feasting \u2014 it was something I needed to do even if I didn\u2019t feel like it.<\/p>\n Sometimes I would read and reread the same passage, my mind drifting to my problems instead of the words in front of me. I\u2019d been in Psalm 119 for days, and the words were all blurring together. I couldn\u2019t relate to the psalmist\u2019s continual praise of Scripture.<\/p>\n Then I read, \u201cMy soul clings to the dust; Revive me according to Your word\u201d<\/em> (Psalm 119:25).<\/p>\n This I could relate to. That\u2019s how I felt. My soul was beaten down, and I needed revival. So I prayed that verse \u2014 really prayed it. God needed to renew me because I couldn\u2019t muster up anything myself.<\/p>\n As I kept reading, I sensed a surprising lightness as the words of Scripture came to life. God was reviving me as I watched my outlook, my hope, and my peace begin to change. The words that days earlier felt flat suddenly became vibrant.<\/p>\n That transformation was over 15 years ago, and Scripture has continued to meet me. It began with my desperate need \u2014 leaning on God\u2019s Word to change me and waiting expectantly for Him.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re walking through something difficult right now, the last thing you might feel like doing is spending time with God in His Word. But, friend, that is the very thing that will renew your soul, transform your perspective, and give you lasting hope. God is waiting to meet you in His Word \u2014 will you join Him there today?<\/p>\n Lord, I know Scripture has power, but sometimes reading it feels like a chore. Give me a desire to read Your Word, and transform me through it. Revive me according to Your Word. In Jesus\u2019 Name, Amen.<\/em><\/p>\n If you are facing separation or divorce, or walking alongside a friend who is, This Was Never the Plan: Walking with God Through the Heartache of Divorce<\/em> offers practical help as it points to Christ\u2019s faithful presence every step of the way.<\/p>\n For more resources from Vaneetha, you can visit her website.<\/p>\n Enter to WIN your very own copy of This Was Never the Plan\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>by Vaneetha Rendall Risner. To celebrate this book, Vaneetha\u2019s publisher will give away 5 copies! Enter to win by filling out the form here. {We\u2019ll randomly select 5 winners and notify them via email by Monday, April 13, 2026.}<\/p>\n Psalm 19:7-8, \u201cThe law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes \u2026\u201d (ESV).<\/p>\n When has Scripture revived you, lit up your eyes, or given you wisdom or joy? Share with us in the comments. If you can\u2019t remember a time, ask God to do one or all those things today.<\/p>\n \u00a9 2026 by Vaneetha Rendall Risner. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n Proverbs 31 Ministries April 6, 2026 When You\u2019re Clinging to the DustVANEETHA RENDALL RISNER Lee en espa\u00f1ol \u201cMy soul clings to the dust; Revive me according to Your word.\u201d Psalm 119:25 (NASB) I was overwhelmed \u2014 thrown into the most difficult and desperate time of my life. 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