Liberating Lament

To lament is not to lose faith-it is to speak with raw honesty before God.

In Liberating Lament, Jon Thurlow invites readers on a seven-week pilgrimage through the Penitential Psalms-seven ancient prayers of sorrow, confession, and trust that remain powerfully relevant today. With honesty, theological depth, and pastoral care, this book reintroduces lament as a sacred and liberating practice.

Each chapter includes:

A prayer of approach

The full Psalm text (Common English Bible)

A personal and theological reflection

Contemplation questions and spiritual practices

A closing prayer and a gentle invitation to action

Whether you are walking through Lent, navigating burnout, wrestling with injustice, on retreat, or simply longing to meet God in the wilderness, Liberating Lament offers sacred space for honesty, healing, and hope.

Also included:

Group discussion guide

Communal prayers of lament for justice and healing

Liberating Lament is more than a devotional-it's a pathway through sorrow and into the compassionate heart of God.