As is the case with every lament, there is a history behind what’s written in Lamentations. Much like the struggles that are a part of your story, the circumstances of life are the canvas on which God paints a picture. There’s a narrative through every person’s life. Whether it’s the story of Judah’s fall or the perplexing elements of your life, there are lessons to be learned. Lament not only vocalizes the pain but can also memorialize the message beneath the struggle—if we’ll listen and not forget.

