Life is full of vexing questions related to God’s purposes. Pain often highlights perplexing paradoxes. Lament is expressed even though the tension remains. It turns to God in prayer, vocalizes the complaint, asks boldly, and chooses to trust while uncertainty hangs in the air. Lament doesn’t wait for resolution. It gives voice to the tough questions before the final chapter is written. Lament is a journey through the shock and awe of pain.
