Episode 77: Trusting God With All Our Emotions

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In the book of Psalms, we see a beautiful representation of what it looks like to go before God with all our emotions, our doubts, and our questions. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk through the reasons they love the Psalms and share some of their favorite passages from throughout the book. They also explain why lament is not only acceptable, but also a powerful tool for connecting with God in the midst of grief and doubt. Grab your Bible and listen in on the conversation!

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down Psalm 1:1-4 (0:12)
• The Psalms contain the full spectrum of human emotion (4:44)
• Even David lamented and questioned God (7:02)
• Lament isn’t just complaining, it’s about turning to God (9:33)
• Honesty with God is the beginning of freedom (13:43)
• Don’t get so caught up in “playing church” that you stop being genuine (16:46)
• Find a Psalm to meditate on that speaks to where you are right now (24:15)

Resources:

• “Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy” - Book on lament by Mark Vroegop
• “Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy” - Devotional journal

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