How to Pray During Life’s Darkest Moments
Here is a good word from Sue Schlesman:
"Have you
ever complained to God? Have you ever cried out to Him in anger? Grief?
Frustration? Have you ever felt that desperate?
It might
seem unspiritual, but it’s a thoroughly biblical way to pray. It’s called a
lament. It’s a prayer from the gut, not the head. Laments escape during the
darkest moments of life—after betrayal, loss or grief. Laments require boxes of
tissues. They don’t need words.
I’ve
lamented a good bit—sometimes months at a time—just processing grief and
heartache with the One who understands me best. When I lament, I find someplace
quiet to sit in God’s presence, to cry and groan. (Paul says that the Holy
Spirit interprets wordless prayers to the Father; see Romans 8:26.) Sometimes I
grumble or rage at Him. (Job and Moses did that; see Job 7:7-21 and Exodus
17:4.)"