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Lament Tunes the Heart

Christian lament interprets pain by grieving for what lies underneath, and it longs for a better day under the rule and reign of Christ. And that is why to cry is human, but to lament is Christian.

By Mark Vroegop

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Remember the Past in Present Lament

We can cry out to God in our human pain, and we can do so with a hope that one day God will make everything right. In our lament, we can still trust.

By Mark Vroegop

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God’s Grace is Everywhere if We Have Eyes to See It

The Lord doesn’t come to Elijah in the powerful intensity of the wind, earthquake, or fire, but in a low whisper. The Lord met Elijah in an unexpected way.

By Jeff Ballard

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We Can Pray in Pain

Take note of the fact that lament does lead us to resolution, but it is not always a resolution that is quick or timely. Grief is not tame, and lament cannot be used like linear equation.

By Mark Vroegop

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The Object Permanence of Our Faith

What about those times when pain, heartache, loss, or disappointment cloud our vision? What about those dry spells when you don’t “feel” close to the Lord? Your spiritual life is lackluster and your prayer life feels pointless? Does that mean that he isn’t there? Or he is there and doesn’t care?

By Karen Pourcho

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Early Morning Thoughts for the Weary

Wherever you find yourself today, know that you are indeed poor and needy. But it does not end there. The Lord takes thought of you and loves you more than you can even begin to understand. He is your help, and he will enable you to keep going.

By Riley Greenwood

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Lament Tunes the Heart

Remember the Past in Present Lament

God’s Grace is Everywhere if We Have Eyes to See It

We Can Pray in Pain

The Object Permanence of Our Faith

Early Morning Thoughts for the Weary

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