The book of Lamentations shows us how a song of sorrow can remind us about the brokenness of the world, invite us to rehearse hope-filled truth, and confront our idols. Lament can also become a pathway to God’s grace. Laments are memorials, vital records of lessons to be learned. Christians can enter the rubble of life and even lead in lament because we know the rest of the story. We can open our hearts, our voices, and our homes to people who desperately want restoration but have no idea where to find it. Dark clouds can yield deep mercy as lament leads to Christ.
