Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament

by Mark Vroegop

Christians affirm that the world is broken, God is powerful, and he will be faithful. Therefore, lament stands in the gap between pain and promise.

Lament is a prayer in pain that leads to trust.

turn, complain, ask, and trust.

Jesus quoted Psalm 22:1, “Why have you forsaken me?” on the cross. In other words, Jesus lived a life of lament. He knows the sorrows of injustice, hypocrisy, false accusations, physical weakness, temptations, betrayal, and feeling abandoned. That becomes the basis for our bold requests.

Lament provides a place for both feelings and truth.

“Keep Trusting the One Who Keeps You Trusting”