As promised, here is part 2 of the letter I sent at the end of August - The Practice of Lament and Embracing the Mystery of God. As I read through Psalm 77 a few weeks ago, I found within it a framework that has been helpful for me to move through sorrow and grief and the confusing times we live in. This passage has given me permission to let it all out. It occurred to me that I was getting stuck because I have been afraid of what it would look like, to be honest. That's what lament is. It's the practice of grieving, laying our sorrows down in the safety of the presence of the Lord, with no holding back. This week, we will practice this with the help of the Psalmist.
Julie, thank you for writing so candidly about the subject of lament. You have not been afraid to lay it out there and for that I am grateful. I have a nine year old grandson who was born with a genetic condition that has left him non verbal, seizures, aggression, autism. He has the full package. And it was not until I read your Part 1 on lament have I been able to honestly lament this sweet boys life situation and our families dealing with this - especially my daughter and former son in law. Thank you and God bless.
Julie, thank you for writing so candidly about the subject of lament. You have not been afraid to lay it out there and for that I am grateful. I have a nine year old grandson who was born with a genetic condition that has left him non verbal, seizures, aggression, autism. He has the full package. And it was not until I read your Part 1 on lament have I been able to honestly lament this sweet boys life situation and our families dealing with this - especially my daughter and former son in law. Thank you and God bless.
Your entry is beautifully written and sears the soul because it is so true and raw and still glimmers with hope. Thank you.
Julie, I'm glad you're writing. Really and truly.