Lament is a privilege in times of pain.

It’s a pouring out that leads us into the loving arms of a person, the person of Jesus Christ. In the process, we are changed to be ever more the people that God is calling us to be – lament is a deeply sanctifying act.

It’s not just for us to be engaging in alone, though. There can be a gloriously corporate aspect to lament – a coming together of brothers and sisters to address God, articulate our pain, ask for his help and affirm what we know to be true about his character and plans.

This week, why not listen afresh to Joanna Jackson and Helen Thorne’s Zoom conversation – or just a couple of snippets – and think about how you can lament more together, not just alone.

For further reading, Mark Vroegop’s book, Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy, will fuel your heart.