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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 agree because lament is literally opening up your heart to let God see and feel everything that you are feeling at that moment. There is no barrier between you and God at that point. So it is very intimate and yes, would be a pathway to greater intimacy with God.
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I agree with the statement: I believe the quote by Dr. Welch means that when we share our sorrows and grief with God, we become vulnerable in his presence, releasing his power of comfort and strength upon us, increasing our faith and trust in GOD.
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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.