Hurting with God: Learning to Lament with the Psalms

by Glenn Pemberton

Giving new hope to the weary, this book brings together scholarship and personal experience to understand the necessity of lament language through the exploration of the Psalms.Many writers have considered the question, "Why do bad things happen to good people?" Pemberton, however, sets this philosophical issue aside to consider the practical. How do believers live out faith in prolonged seasons of pain and loss? How can we live with God when it hurts--and continues to hurt? Drawing from his own daily struggle with chronic pain and years of reading and teaching the Psalms, Pemberton leads readers on a quest to recover a lost ancient resource for people of faith--the language of lament. The book of Psalms brings out the reality and presence of lament in ancient days, indeed laments make up a third of the Psalter. Through the exploration and study of imagery and language, Pemberton revitalizes this forgotten tool to rejuvenate those who seek to connect with God in times of struggle.

Genres: Theology

257 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 10, 2012

Reviews

[Carlinbrooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Honest, much needed conversation

We moved to Abilene 3 years ago and soon after I was privileged to be a part of a class at ACU Summit led by my brother Glenn Pendleton. I am most impressed with the way he has allowed God to lead him to an understanding that all prayers are not answered "YES!!" But all are answered by the presence of our Father who is willing to hurt with us. His presence may be gentle or mysterious, but it is His presence and that can make all the difference.

[Jennifer Alexander · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stunning

This book was encouraging, affirming and inspiring. I will definitely recommend it to anyone who wonders about lament but more importantly seeks to deepen their relationship with God and know Him and thus themselves in a new and more full way.

[Sara Hayden · Rating 4 out of 5]