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Learning from Lament: Unearthing Idols
In Lamentations 4:22, Jeremiah promises that God will not prolong His people’s exile longer than necessary. There is purpose behind the dark clouds. The unearthing of idols is part of God’s plan.
When pain topples our idols, lament invites self-examination. We can see more clearly the misplaced objects of trust that surface when the layers are pealed back. Pain helps us to see who we are and what we love.
As you walk through various moments of loss, don’t miss the life-changing lessons that are part of the process. Emotional healing, while a good and right goal, should not be your only focus. This valley can be one of the most important learning opportunities of your life. Pain is an uncomfortable but helpful teacher.
Rather than resisting the exposure of your misplaced trust, embrace the journey. Talk to God about what you are learning. Seek His forgiveness. Ask Him to help you change.
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About this Plan
Over the next five days, with readings adapted from Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament by Mark Vroegop, explore how the psalms of lament and the book of Lamentations give voice to our pain and invite us to grieve, struggle, and tap into the rich reservoir of grace and mercy God offers in the darkest moments of our lives.
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