Psalms of Lament

Think of an example in your life when you filed an official complaint (left a bad Google review, asked to speak with the manager, called for a meeting with HR, etc.). How did it make you feel?

What is a psalm of lament? How do these encourage us to communicate with God when we are experiencing sorrow, anger, or distress?

What is the complaint being expressed in these psalms?

What is the petition or request being asked of God?

How do these psalms express trust? How do they pledge faithfulness?

What is something that has caused or is causing you to lament?