Introduction

— Lament is a passionate expression of sorrow, regret, unhappiness, grief or any other kind of suffering.

— We share in Christ's sufferings as well as in his glory (Romans 8:17) and when we lament we follow the example of Christ (Heb 5:7)

— Lament in the biblical sense is centered on God.

Our understanding in these questions will help in our expression of our laments.

• Who is God?
• What does He say about himself?
• What does He say about me?
• What am I experiencing that contradicts that?
• How do I make my appeal?

Lament can be expressed through:

• songs

• groanings

• prayer

Components of lament (study psalm 22)

1. It's's an interpersonal process

Lament is not a lonely carthasis but a relational response to God, of turning towards Him to be deeply seen by Him.

Psalm 22:1,2

1. Complaint