Types of Psalms
-Wisdom
-Worship (Liturgical)
-Thanksgiving
-Lament (over 2/3 of total)

Is Lament Necessary?
-We live in a broken world.
-Suffering can lead to hopelessness.
-We’re not good at grieving.
-Jesus practiced lament.
-Lament is spiritual warfare.

How to Lament
*“Dark Clouds; Deep Mercy” by Mark Vroegop

1. Turn (Psalm 13:1)
-The hardest step!
-Where will you turn?

2. Cry (Psalm 13:1-2)
-Grieving
-Questions

Grumbling?
-Blames others
-Response to “not enough”
-End goal, ongoing (cul-de-sac)
-Lack of faith
-Obstinate

Lamenting?
-Learns from others
-Response to suffering and injustice
-Means to an end (bridge)
-Act of faith-Open

3. Ask (Psalm 13:3-4)
-Imprecation
-Hope and Justice (Romans 12-13)

4. Trust (Psalm 13:5-6)
-Patient Endurance
-Faith-filled Worship
-Cross AND Resurrection

Emmaus Baptist Church
SERVICE TIMES:
Sunday School at 9:15am
Worship Gathering at 10:45am