struggling in grief. Maybe this person prays some things that make you uncomfortable—even wince. But before you jump in too quickly and hush his or her prayer, remember that at least your friend is praying. It’s a start. Prayers of lament take faith. However, praying in the midst of pain isn’t a guarantee the emotional struggle will immediately lift. The psalmist’s description of his ongoing tension is clear: My soul refuses to be comforted. When I remember God, I moan; when I