Week 2 Day 2: Psalms of Lament
Read Psalm 13
Personal Bible Study
Family Discussion Guide
The Lament or Problem
Daily Reflection Questions
Community Conversation Suggestions
Spiritual Growth Activity
Weekly Memory Verse
You, Lord, hear the desire of the afflicted; You encourage them and listen to their cry. - Psalm 10:17
Personal Bible Study
- What is David really asking when he cries out How Long?
- In the absence of a divine response on our time, what do most people usually don in a crisis?
- Read 1 Peter 5:7. What is one reason God does not want us to handle problems on our own?
- What is the connection between faith, patience, and casting our anxiety on God?
Family Discussion Guide
The Lament or Problem
- The lament is the problem causing the speaker trouble or upset. In the Lament, the speaker talks to God about his problem. What is the lament in Psalm 13?
Daily Reflection Questions
- What fundamental truth does this text reveal?
- How does this text inform the way God intends me to view myself, others, my circumstances, and the world?
- How can I apply the truth of this text to my life in a practical way?
Community Conversation Suggestions
- Did any of theses Psalms resonate with you? Which ones? Could you identify with any of the speakers?
- Have you ever cried out to God like the writers of these Psalms?
- Based on these Psalms, what did these writers believe about God? Do you view God the same way?
Spiritual Growth Activity
- Reflect on what you have learned reading the Psalms of Lament. Has this study encouraged you to open your heart to God in new or more complete ways?
- Is there a situation or idea that is causing you grief, pain, anxiety, or one you feel is beyond your control? 1 Peter 5:7 gives God's children permission to unburden ourselves by coming to Him and expressing our distress. God wants to be present in our pain.
- Try writing a Psalm of Lament. Including all 5 elements: the invocation, lament, request, expression of trust, and praise.
Weekly Memory Verse
You, Lord, hear the desire of the afflicted; You encourage them and listen to their cry. - Psalm 10:17
Posted in Collegeside General Info
Recent
Archive
2021
January
Bible Reading Plan Week 2 Day 1Bible Reading Plan Week 2 Day 2Almost HomeBible Reading Plan Week 2 Day 3Bible Reading Plan Week 2 Day 4In Conjunction With OthersBible Reading Plan Week 2 Day 5Bible Reading Plan Week 3 Day 1Bible Reading Plan Week 3 Day 2A Unique CityLove Stronger Than EvilBible Reading Plan Week 3 Day 3Bible Reading Plan Week 3 Day 4Studies In PsalmsQuiet RestBible Reading Plan Week 3 Day 5Bible Reading Plan Week 4 Day 1Peace Prayer of St. FrancisBible Reading Plan Week 4 Day 2Faith and Positive LivingBible Reading Plan Week 4 Day 3The Son ShinesBible Reading Plan Week 4 Day 4Hearing Your Words AgainBible Reading Plan Week 4 Day 5
February
Shepherd PsalmBible Reading Plan Week 5 Day 1The Way To A Man's HeartBible Reading Plan Week 5 Day 2The BasicsBible Reading Plan Week 5 Day 3The Steps Of A ManBible Reading Plan Week 5 Day 4Bible Reading Plan Week 5 Day 5Bible Reading Plan Week 6 Day 1Bible Reading Plan Week 6 Day 2Prince of PeaceBible Reading Plan Week 6 Day 3Bible Reading Plan Week 6 Day 4Son of EncouragementBible Reading Plan Week 6 Day 5Bible Reading Plan Week 7 Day 1Grumbling or Gratitude?Bible Reading Plan Week 7 Day 2Bible Reading Plan Week 7 Day 3Unfaithful FriendsBible Reading Plan Week 7 Day 4Bible Reading Plan Week 7 Day 5Bible Reading Plan Week 8 Day 1Kidside Easter Series AnnouncementBible Reading Plan Week 8 Day 2A Covenant With Our EyesBible Reading Plan Week 8 Day 3Bible Reading Plan Week 8 Day 4Wisdom Toward OthersBible Reading Plan Week 8 Day 5
March
Event AnnouncementsThe Great Stone FaceKidside Children's LessonPicked Him UpThe Suffering ServantKidside Children's LessonJesus Anointed by MaryTime In God's HandsJesus Predicts and Explains His DeathJesus' Triumphal EntryThe Good Ole DaysJesus Teaches to Remain WatchfulWeek 1 ReflectionWeek 1 Prayer and PraisePlot Against JesusKidside Children's LessonA Sweet AromaJesus Washes the Disciples' FeetThe Last SupperA Designing GodJesus in the Garden of GethsemaneJesus' Prayer in the GardenWeek 2 ReflectionWeek 2 Prayer and PraiseJesus Predicts Peter's DenialKidside Children's LessonJesus ArrestedKidside AnnouncementsMarriage Is About Your SpousePeter Denies JesusJesus Before Pilate, Judas' Response and The Events Before the CrucifixionIt's About GraceJesus' Death and BurialWeek 3 ReflectionWeek 3 Prayer and PraiseThe Angel and the TombKidside Children's LessonMary's ReportThe Road to Emmaus