Central to this appeal is the feeling of shame. That’s why he says, “See our disgrace” (Lam. 5:1). Have you ever tried to hide your tears? Crying is embarrassing. Hardship is humbling. In Israel’s case, suffering devastated their temple, humiliated their leaders, destroyed their city, and ruined their nation. But instead of running from the shame of sorrow, lament embraces it. Lament looks through the fog for the grace of God’s remembrance.
