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Suffering in the Psalms

Posted Sunday, September 14, 2008 by Charlie Trimm

  1. Suffering and laments



 

However, the psalmist knows that the world does not always look like Yahweh is in control, as Psalm 3 indicates. But even in the midst of adversity, the psalmist calls out to Yahweh. Laments are not used very frequently in the church today, but provide a good model of how to respond to suffering. We need to be honest with God, even if it seems blasphemous (see Psalm 13). Most of the laments end on a bright note as the Psalmist reminds himself of who God is, as is clearly seen in Psalm 73. However, Psalm 88 is an exception: a lament with no bright spot at the end, a helpful psalm to read and sympathize with when times are dark.

 

 

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