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Episode 171 - Learning the Blessing of Lament
In this episode Chris interviews writer and teacher Melanie Davis Porter about the blessing of lament--learning how to bring God into our troubles. Is being honest with God about how we feel a good thing? Listen in and find out.
Show Notes & Links:
Scripture verses in this episode:
- James 1:2-4
- Romans 8:28
- Psalm 138:7-8
- Psalm 73:1-22, Psalm 73:23
- Psalm 130
- Psalm 10
- Psalm 6
- Php. 4:6 (NLT)
-Melanie's story
-"The enemy will try and complicate your grief with more chaos."
-What is the meaning of James 1:2? Are we really supposed to be happy when we have problems?
-Not knowing that our loving God has a purpose for our troubles can keep us in the dark and afraid. Trusting that God is always with us gives us confidence in trouble. (Ps. 137:7-8)
-In the midst of all our troubles, God is remaking us and renewing us so that perseverance can make us mature and complete, not lacking anything. He is reviving us in our trouble. (James 1:4)
-We can get distracted and busy in our grief in an effort to not deal with our feelings. We need to embrace our trouble and our feelings with God. Being honest with God opens our heart to his healing.
-David was a good lamenter because he knew God personally and he was self-aware of what he was feeling. Pouring out his heart to God was a spiritual discipline that kept him close to God's heart.
-Henri Nouwen quote: We need to embrace our own brokenness so we can minister to broken people. When we suffer willingly, we can comfort those who suffer.
-We need an everyday, talking relationship with God. Church is not enough to know God personally.
-Melanie's favorite Psalms of lament: 130 (forgivness), 10 (Why are you so far off, God?), and 6 (I am completely tired and worn out from this)
Links (click 'em, they're live)
You can find Melanie online here:
- melaniedavisporter.com (website)
- Courage to Endure Facebook page
- Melanie Davis Porter on Instagram
- Melanie is also part of the Proverbs 31 writing and podcast team: https://proverbs31.org/read/devotions
You can email Chris here: [email protected]
Join the Women Finishing Well Facebook community here
If you're new and you'd like to start the online Bible study, The Journey Back To Your Heart, click here to start with the first episode.
-If you'd like to become a podcast insider and get a weekly reminder and lots of free tools to help, join our list here.
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In this episode Chris interviews writer and teacher Melanie Davis Porter about the blessing of lament--learning how to bring God into our troubles. Is being honest with God about how we feel a good thing? Listen in and find out.
Show Notes & Links:
Scripture verses in this episode:
- James 1:2-4
- Romans 8:28
- Psalm 138:7-8
- Psalm 73:1-22, Psalm 73:23
- Psalm 130
- Psalm 10
- Psalm 6
- Php. 4:6 (NLT)
-Melanie's story
-"The enemy will try and complicate your grief with more chaos."
-What is the meaning of James 1:2? Are we really supposed to be happy when we have problems?
-Not knowing that our loving God has a purpose for our troubles can keep us in the dark and afraid. Trusting that God is always with us gives us confidence in trouble. (Ps. 137:7-8)
-In the midst of all our troubles, God is remaking us and renewing us so that perseverance can make us mature and complete, not lacking anything. He is reviving us in our trouble. (James 1:4)
-We can get distracted and busy in our grief in an effort to not deal with our feelings. We need to embrace our trouble and our feelings with God. Being honest with God opens our heart to his healing.
-David was a good lamenter because he knew God personally and he was self-aware of what he was feeling. Pouring out his heart to God was a spiritual discipline that kept him close to God's heart.
-Henri Nouwen quote: We need to embrace our own brokenness so we can minister to broken people. When we suffer willingly, we can comfort those who suffer.
-We need an everyday, talking relationship with God. Church is not enough to know God personally.
-Melanie's favorite Psalms of lament: 130 (forgivness), 10 (Why are you so far off, God?), and 6 (I am completely tired and worn out from this)
Links (click 'em, they're live)
You can find Melanie online here:
- melaniedavisporter.com (website)
- Courage to Endure Facebook page
- Melanie Davis Porter on Instagram
- Melanie is also part of the Proverbs 31 writing and podcast team: https://proverbs31.org/read/devotions
You can email Chris here: [email protected]
Join the Women Finishing Well Facebook community here
If you're new and you'd like to start the online Bible study, The Journey Back To Your Heart, click here to start with the first episode.
-If you'd like to become a podcast insider and get a weekly reminder and lots of free tools to help, join our list here.