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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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I would tend to agree, but would say, A lament is based upon the “Personal Conviction that God is a very real, and a very personal being, who is intimately involved and concerned with every detail of the believer’s life. His availability is for all people, and as we are in relation with Him by faith, our intimacy can draw us to a closer, more intimate relationship. This intimacy grows as we grow in trusting faith in our Saviour.
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I know I can go to God with anything – whether I am happy, sad or angry – even with Him. This is our way of talking with Him and letting Him know how we feel.
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In the book of Psalms is: “Awake! Why are you sleeping, O Lord? Rouse yourself! Do not reject us forever! Why do you hide your face? Why do you forget our affliction and oppression? For our soul is bowed down to the dust; our belly clings to the ground. Rise up; come to our help! Redeem us for the sake of your steadfast love! (Ps. 44:23-26, ESV)
I hated God for my husband not being able to get out of bed. I screamed at Him. Asking Him why did He desert me. Asking Him if He even loved me anymore? But then I grieved and gave my life back to Him. Studying His Word. Praising His Name.
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I believe it means that if I learn to trust God, then I will be able to cling to Him in times of grieving. If I do not have trust to begin with, then I will pull away. On the other hand, if I trust God and know that He is with me in challenges of life, I will continue to get to know Him better and I will feel confident to share my laments in times of grief.
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I agree that to lament is a pathway to intimacy/relationship with God. Suffering and affliction can bring us closer to God as we mourn, grieve and express sorrow while waiting and trusting on Him in hope of restoration.
