Women in Fellowship and Encouragement

Does crying "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" feel biblical, or does it make you seem weak and not strong? In a culture that really pushes strength over weaknesses, the "fake it till you make it" mindset, and toughing things out alone, lamenting might come across as weakness and a lack of power in a culture that's all about power and doing it all yourself. However, this week we will see that lament is not weak faith, it is brave faith. King David's personal lament, Psalm 22, really showcases the honest emotional and spiritual side so typical of Hebrew poetry. It's cool how we see faith that's super brave, even when things are really tough. That brave faith still believes our eternal God and Father hears us, even when we don't feel Him there. Lamenting actually leads to victory.  This Psalm is quoted often in worship and art, and it continues to influence how we practice liturgy, music, and theology across different faiths. It's got ...