Join The Journey S4:195 Lamentations 1-2
Aug 15, 2025
Join Brigiette Waldier, a Watermark member, as she explores the profound themes of Lamentations 1-2. She dives into the book's emotional depth, discussing how it portrays the grief of God's people and the importance of lament as a means of connecting with God. Brigiette unpacks the balance of grief and divine justice in Lamentations 2, shedding light on Israel's struggles and hope amidst suffering. Their conversation emphasizes the value of acknowledging sorrow and fostering authentic emotional expression in the Christian faith.
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From People Pleaser To Surrendered Follower
- Brigiette shares her journey from people-pleasing and anxiety to discovering grace in Ephesians 2 and surrendering to Christ.
- She worked as a speech-language pathologist, joined Watermark Institute, and now serves as a women's community director.
Lamentations As Structured Communal Grief
- Lamentations is five acrostic poems mourning Jerusalem's destruction after exile and reflecting communal and personal grief.
- The book frames grief as a divinely recorded response to national trauma and loss of the promised land.
Grief Personified And Validated
- Lamentations personifies grief as Lady Zion, portraying loneliness, betrayal, exhaustion, and trauma symptoms like sleep loss.
- The book gives permission to lament and shows God weeps with those who weep, validating honest sorrow and doubt.