Everyone has been in a "liminal space", a boundary between the old and the new, between brokenness and hope, between loss and recovery. In that situation, we feel on the edge, far from the center of life's meaning. Psalm 61 expresses this experience with a cry from the "ends of the earth", a metaphor of alienation, both historical (exile, diaspora) and existential (far from God)

In the lament, the psalmist directs himself to God, "lead me to the rock that towers over me". This cry contains a paradox, when the heart is about to give up, the purest prayer is born. The symbols used by the psalmist, such as: mountains, towers, tents, wings, are a sign that God is the center of protection, which is able to draw people from the ‘ edge ’ into His presence. This is the dynamic of the life of faith of the people of Israel, they remember God's work in the past, then from that memory is born the power to hope in the present. Interestingly, this psalm does not stop at the personal space. The prayer for the king (verses 7-8) shows that personal faith is always linked to collective hope. In Israel's history, the prayer may have been directed at the Davidic dynasty, or later read messianically. But the main message remains the same: individual life and national life are not separated. Personal salvation finds its meaning when intertwined with the well-being of the community.

Friends of the Bible, for us today, the liminal space experienced by the psalmist could mean mental crisis, social alienation, or disillusionment with politics and leadership. In the language of psychology this moment is referred to as "the threshold of crisis," where humans are forced to realize their limitations. But theologically, it is precisely in that space that faith finds its footing, God is present not only at the center, but also at the "periphery". He leads us back to the center of His love and gives us the strength to move on. So, let us dare to admit our vulnerability, seek help when our souls are weary, and faithfully hope in God in the midst of uncertainty. In this way, the liminal space is not the end, but the door to restoration and renewal of faith.