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What is Lament?

Speaker: Rev. Kelly J. Tam

Scripture: Psalm 51

What is Lament?

It is an honest and authentic reaction to life.

Psalm 51: Our sin and God’s Forgiveness

Verse 1-2: We remind ourselves of God’s character

Verse 3-6: We confess our sin

Verse 7-9: We affirm what God has done for us

Verse 10-11: We allow God to change our hearts

Verse 12-19: We accept God’s restoration

Verse 3-6: We confess our sin

Our Personal Prayer of repentance

God, you are _______________  (adjective). I have gone against you. I confess that I have fallen short of your perfection by _______________  (verb). Despite my transgressions, I know that you love me. I know that the Jesus died to pay for my sin. I know that you _______________  (noun) me. God, I know I cannot change with my own strength and wisdom, so I submit my heart to you. Change it and mould it. Thank you for your _______________  (noun).

Give me the strength to follow through with my commitment to you. Amen.