There are times when silence becomes an option, when the inner struggle is so complicated and suffocating. The psalmist in Psalm 39 describes the situation well, between controlling the tongue and letting the turbulent heart unleash its pent-up screams. Because sometimes, the words we let out also cannot fully describe what we are feeling.

The Psalmist tried to "restrain his mouth with a bridle" so as not to sin with his tongue. Yet the more he was silent, the more heated his heart became. This is the human paradox, silence is not always a virtue, sometimes it becomes an ember that burns the soul. The psalmist finally poured out his struggles to God, which he expressed not just a complaint, but a prayer full of courage, "O LORD, tell me my end, and the limit of my days, that I may realize what a fan I am!" (Psalm 39:5). The psalmist boldly acknowledges his mortality, helplessness, and even asks questions that seem to have no answers. This shows that he fully understands that his relationship with God is a living relationship. God allows people to come with all the confusion and anxiety of their hearts.

Friends of the Bible, a life of faith is not just about finding all the answers, it is about maintaining honesty and having a heart that continues to seek His truth. So when our tongues grow weary and words cannot be spoken, let our hearts keep speaking to God. By directing our entire being to God alone. Such a choice of heart illustrates the strength of the relationship between us and God. Isn't the most important thing to maintain and build a close and intimate relationship with Him? So that when great struggles come, we will never be shaken.