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“Through many dangers, toils and snares I have already come; ’tis grace that brought me safe thus far and grace will lead me home.” These lyrics come from one of the most famous hymns ever to be written, Amazing Grace! This phrase wasn’t written just as a theoretical idea. It was written by a man who had experienced from a young age many difficulties, struggles and temptations and indulged in many different sins. Yet he was overwhelmed by the grace of God. When we truly see Jesus’ grace we are overcome with awe! As we look at humanities suffering, Jesus’ suffering and the suffering throughout the history of the church we know that life has never been easy but it’s only through Jesus’ grace that we shall overcome.

“Through many dangers, toils and snares I have already come; ’tis grace that brought me safe thus far and grace will lead me home.” These lyrics come from one of the most famous hymns ever to be written, Amazing Grace! This phrase wasn’t written just as a theoretical idea. It was written by a man who had experienced from a young age many difficulties, struggles and temptations and indulged in many different sins. Yet he was overwhelmed by the grace of God. When we truly see Jesus’ grace we are overcome with awe! As we look at humanities suffering, Jesus’ suffering and the suffering throughout the history of the church we know that life has never been easy but it’s only through Jesus’ grace that we shall overcome.

Lamentations is not known for being the most enjoyable book in the Bible but it is one that we can appreciate for its fearless honesty. God has never called us to bottle up our emotions or to keep our emotions separate from our walk with God. Jesus, who is perfect and sinless, didn’t avoid His painful emotions but allowed Himself to experience the full spectrum of emotion throughout His life, including lament. The book of Lamentations gives us a Biblical foundation and, more importantly, an invitation to process our grief, sorrow, agony, and the effects of sin before the Lord. The book of Lamentations shows us that it’s okay not to be “okay.” Let’s face it, expressing deep mourning and grief makes us feel vulnerable. But maybe that’s the point. Maybe we need to take a deep breath, let down our walls, and come to grips with our need for a Savior who embraces us with grace in our grief.

Lamentations is not known for being the most enjoyable book in the Bible but it is one that we can appreciate for its fearless honesty. God has never called us to bottle up our emotions or to keep our emotions separate from our walk with God. Jesus, who is perfect and sinless, didn’t avoid His painful emotions but allowed Himself to experience the full spectrum of emotion throughout His life, including lament. The book of Lamentations gives us a Biblical foundation and, more importantly, an invitation to process our grief, sorrow, agony, and the effects of sin before the Lord. The book of Lamentations shows us that it’s okay not to be “okay.” Let’s face it, expressing deep mourning and grief makes us feel vulnerable. But maybe that’s the point. Maybe we need to take a deep breath, let down our walls, and come to grips with our need for a Savior who embraces us with grace in our grief.

Lamentations is not known for being the most enjoyable book in the Bible but it is one that we can appreciate for its fearless honesty. God has never called us to bottle up our emotions or to keep our emotions separate from our walk with God. Jesus, who is perfect and sinless, didn’t avoid His painful emotions but allowed Himself to experience the full spectrum of emotion throughout His life, including lament. The book of Lamentations gives us a Biblical foundation and, more importantly, an invitation to process our grief, sorrow, agony, and the effects of sin before the Lord. The book of Lamentations shows us that it’s okay not to be “okay.” Let’s face it, expressing deep mourning and grief makes us feel vulnerable. But maybe that’s the point. Maybe we need to take a deep breath, let down our walls, and come to grips with our need for a Savior who embraces us with grace in our grief.

Lamentations is not known for being the most enjoyable book in the Bible but it is one that we can appreciate for its fearless honesty. God has never called us to bottle up our emotions or to keep our emotions separate from our walk with God. Jesus, who is perfect and sinless, didn’t avoid His painful emotions but allowed Himself to experience the full spectrum of emotion throughout His life, including lament. The book of Lamentations gives us a Biblical foundation and, more importantly, an invitation to process our grief, sorrow, agony, and the effects of sin before the Lord. The book of Lamentations shows us that it’s okay not to be “okay.” Let’s face it, expressing deep mourning and grief makes us feel vulnerable. But maybe that’s the point. Maybe we need to take a deep breath, let down our walls, and come to grips with our need for a Savior who embraces us with grace in our grief.

Lamentations is not known for being the most enjoyable book in the Bible but it is one that we can appreciate for its fearless honesty. God has never called us to bottle up our emotions or to keep our emotions separate from our walk with God. Jesus, who is perfect and sinless, didn’t avoid His painful emotions but allowed Himself to experience the full spectrum of emotion throughout His life, including lament. The book of Lamentations gives us a Biblical foundation and, more importantly, an invitation to process our grief, sorrow, agony, and the effects of sin before the Lord. The book of Lamentations shows us that it’s okay not to be “okay.” Let’s face it, expressing deep mourning and grief makes us feel vulnerable. But maybe that’s the point. Maybe we need to take a deep breath, let down our walls, and come to grips with our need for a Savior who embraces us with grace in our grief.