Be the Bridge: Pursuing God's Heart for Racial Reconciliation

by LaTasha Morrison

Forgiveness and healing cannot begin until we become aware of the historical roots of the problem and acknowledge the harm caused.

To lament means to express sorrow or regret. Lamenting something horrific that has taken place allows a deep connection to form between the person lamenting and the harm that was done, and that emotional connection is the first step in creating a pathway for healing and hope. We have to sit in the sorrow, avoid trying to fix it right away, avoid our attempts to make it all okay. Only then is the pain useful. Only then can it lead us into healing and wisdom.