Michael Huston discusses the concept of lament as faithfully complaining to God, emphasizing the importance of expressing pain and grief. He explores the structure of lament, contrasts it with murmuring, and shares the necessity of allowing oneself to lament. The podcast delves into modern examples of lament, the sacred offering of lament, and the idea of being 'all in' for Jesus Christ.
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Lament as Worship
Lament is a form of worship to God from within pain.
It involves expressing your struggles to God, not suppressing them.
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Discovering Lament
Michael Huston's seminary teacher introduced him to the concept of lament Psalms.
This revelation helped him realize worship could include expressions of pain.
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Teaching Lament
Michael Huston taught a Sunday school lesson focusing on Joseph Smith's lament in Section 121.
This resonated with the class, showing him the need for lament.
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While sitting in a class at the theological seminary he attended, Michael Huston was floored when he heard his teacher say these words: “Lament is faithfully complaining to God.” The teacher went on to say, “Lament is the way you worship to God from within pain.” Huston describes the feeling he felt that day as exhaling a breath he had been holding for a very long time. On this week’s episode, he explains why he hopes to help others find that same relief in the concept of lament.
1:51- What is Lament and Why the Interest? 9:26- Structure of Lament 12:47- Murmuring or Complaining Vs. Lament 15:17- The Necessity of Expressing Pain and Grief 18:25- Men Are That They Might Have Joy 22:12- Post 9/11—A Modern Example of Lament 27:29- The Importance of Allowing Yourself to Lament 31:05- Lament—A Sacred Offering 37:08- A Note on Lament and “Faith Crisis” 39:52- A God For All Seasons 42:06- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?
“Lament, in a sense, is the most sacred of offerings. …It’s those moments when we are most vulnerable, most exposed, most uncertain, when our legs are the shakiest. We’re taking that and we’re saying, ‘God this is all I have left.’” —Michael Huston
All In