Learning to lament takes time. And while the most fertile soil for lament often wells up as an emotional response to injustice, there is also a steadfast and sober-minded lament that regularly cultivates genuine plea and petition. Biblical lament is long suffering with and for others, ourselves, and our world.

Below you will find resources to engage your heart and mind, to stir and still your soul, and to help you regularly enter into this sacred practice; and join the faithful heart-cry of God’s people throughout the ages: How long oh Lord?



Further Listening


Further Reading