Lament is the prayer language of pain—honest, faithful, and hopeful. Scripture gives us a path: (1) Turn to God, (2) Tell the truth, (3) Ask boldly, (4) Trust anyway. Turn to God: Bring your grief to Him rather than turning away. Begin, “O God,” or “Father, here I am.” Tell the truth: Name the loss without softening it. Use biblical words for sorrow and injustice. God does not fear your honesty. Ask boldly: Request specific help—comfort, justice, strength to endure, provision. Anchor your asking in God’s character and promises. Trust anyway: End with a declaration of trust. “Yet I will praise You.” Lament does not erase tears; it escorts them into God’s presence. Practice this pattern in a journal or aloud. Share it gently in small groups. Over time, lament keeps the heart soft, grief named, and hope alive—sorrowful yet rejoicing.