The Sufficiency of His Grace
A month or two ago, one of my lecturers gave me and my classmates the task of writing a Biblical-style lament. We were told to put to paper our pleas to God, asking why He has allowed life to happen this way.
And so we wrote poems and songs and prayers that cried out to God. And for whatever reason, I found it surprisingly easy.
The next week in class, we were given the oppurtunity to share our laments with one another. And as I shared my lament, others spoke of how they felt it gave voice to their thoughts, how it allowed them to feel less alone in what they were going through.
So, I want to use this space to share my lament publicly, and then give some reflections upon it. If these words can help others express what they are going through, then that is more than I could have ever hoped for.
This is my lament:
but right now.
I’m sure You hear my words, my thoughts
but I want to...