"It is an act of worship to tell God what kind of spot we're in. Lament is not just something we can do. It is way of worship we are called to."When was the last time you practiced lament?//Psalm 22:1-18My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, from the words of my groaning?O my God, I cry by day, but you do not answer; and by night, but find no rest.Yet you are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel.In you our ancestors trusted; they trusted, and you delivered them.To you they cried, and were saved; in you they trusted, and were not put to shame.But I am a worm, and not human; scorned by others, and despised by the people.All who see me mock at me; they make mouths at me, they shake their heads;“Commit your cause to the Lord; let him deliver— let him rescue the one in whom he delights!”Yet it was you who took me from the womb; you kept me safe on my mother’s breast.On you I was cast from my birth, and since my mother bore me you have been my God.Do not be far from me, for trouble is near and there is no one to help.Many bulls encircle me, strong bulls of Bashan surround me;they open wide their mouths at me, like a ravening and roaring lion.I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint;my heart is like wax; it is melted within my breast;my mouth is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue sticks to my jaws; you lay me in the dust of death.For dogs are all around me; a company of evildoers encircles me.My hands and feet have shriveled;I can count all my bones.They stare and gloat over me;they divide my clothes among themselves, and for my clothing they cast lots.//This episode was written and recorded by Abby Norman. It was produced by Rev. Jim Keat. Background tracks include Button Mushrooms by Podington Bear, Quartz Stroll by Soulplusmind, and Many Worlds by Memory Theory.Visit www.trcnyc.org/BeStillAndGo to listen to more episodes from all five seasons of Be Still and Go.Visit www.trcnyc.org/Donate to support this podcast and other digital resources from The Riverside Church that integrate spirituality and social justice.Visit https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9781506469065/You-Can-Talk-To-God-Like-That to find out more about Abby's book.