In this message, Pastor Josh starts a new series on Prayer. In Part 1, he covers the subject of the Prayer of Lament. He expounds on the meaning of lament as a passionate expression of grief and that it is the proper way to deal with hardships.
Lamenting transforms pain into a platform of worship. Jesus prayed prayers of lament. Hebrews 5:7 - "During the days of Jesus' life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission." Prayer is intimacy with God. What you think and say about God directly influences your prayers to Him, and bringing your lament to God forces you to think of whom you are bringing it to.
May you be blessed by watching this message and learn to turn life's spiritual struggles into a thriving relationship with God through prayers of lament.