Suffering in the Psalms
Posted
Sunday, September 14, 2008
by
Charlie Trimm
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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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