What is Lament?

Summer Mixtape: The Greatest Hits from the PsalmWhat is Lament?Speaker: Rev. Kelly J. TamScripture: Psalm 51What is Lament?It is an honest and authentic reaction to life.Psalm 51: Our sin and God’s ForgivenessVerse 1-2: We remind ourselves of God’s characterVerse 3-6: We confess our sinVerse 7-9: We affirm what God has done for usVerse 10-11: We allow God to change our heartsVerse 12-19: We accept God’s restorationVerse 3-6: We confess our sinOur Personal Prayer of repentanceGod, 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.