the spirit's voice in lament

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-faith is not just positive words... Should also include our negatives to God

-in the wilderness

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-Jesus drew Psalms of lament and lament before God

-lament is not complaining, it's a journey from hurt to joy, death to life, transform us

Elements of lament

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-it is reaching out to God when everything feels far, feels wrong

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-although Jesus didn't retalliate, He didn't keep the suffering to himself, but entrust Himself to God the Father repeatedly, continually

2. Release our pain

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3. Request boldly

-boldly ask

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-the church believed God can do something

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-even if things don't seems to change, God is working in us

-God can act and situation can change

4. Rest and rejoice

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-through speaking in tongues

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