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Dr. Welch says, “Lament is a proof of the relationship between you and God, and it’s a pathway to intimacy with God.” Explain, in your own words, what this means and why you agree or disagree with the statement.
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is good to bring. all your mistakes. to God
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According to Dr. Welch, the biblical art of lament is: (1) to direct our complaint to God; (2) to describe our suffering; (3) to depend on God to come to our aid; (4) to dwell on God’s faithfulness and goodness.
In this light, to lament to God is to express that you still care about your relationship with God, even if you feel angry or disappointed with God right now. By releasing your true emotions to God this way, you begin the path where God works in you to heal your emotions, and even to determine to dwell on God’s goodness. In this sense, allowing yourself to lament actually restores and builds up your intimacy with God ultimately. Since God is your ultimate hope in a hopeless situation, this eventually gives you resilience and victory over the situation.
#loss
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I agree with this as I think authentic relationship comes from freedom to be who we are and express where we are at in any and all circumstances. God gives us that freedom and provides so much grace and mercy for us. How could we not grow closer to Him as we experience that in our relationship with Him?
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Well, I do not lament much. Sometimes when I am extremely happy, I will send God a joyful praise but when I am sad, I will just cry human tears. For some it may be a way of connecting with God and showing Him that you do trust in Him and believe His every word. I also pray on bending knees when I am sad this is when I assure God of my faith in Him and my love for Him.
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I agree that lament is a pathway to intimacy with God because it draws us closer to God.
