4th
Psalm 102
Lament
A prayer expressing deep sorrow, pain or confession to God. Uniiquely, it is a God-centred cry that moves from distress towards trust in God's promises.
'To cry is human. But to lament is Christian.' - Mark Vroegop
vs 1 - 11
The Psalmist talking about -
Lament is reliant on being honest with God.
Lament being repentance.
Hope in God must be bigger than the distress
vs 12 - 22
When our prayer is a prayer of lament, we will start to feel what God is feeling.
vs 23 - 28
Lament is far more thana good old winge or complaint.
Lament is God centered.
Enables us to hold onto hope of something better whilst living in the pain.
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