Finding Hope in Psalms of Lament
Feb 17, 2025•30 min•Season 6Ep. 2
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Episode description
In this episode, CCEF faculty share personal experiences and insights on how psalms of lament provide a framework for expressing sorrow and confusion, emphasizing the importance of honesty in prayer. The conversation explores the difference between lamenting and grumbling, highlighting the relational aspect of lamenting to God, who is compassionate and welcomes us to bring our suffering to him. Related resources:
- Become a Psalmist | Blog by Ed Welch
- Psalms 42 & 43 | Podcast episode by Mike Emlet & Alasdair Groves
- How Lament Leads to Rest | Conference session by Mark Vroegop
- Am I Doing This Right? What Lamentations Teaches Us about Rest | JBC article by Todd Stryd
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