I remember long ago this songwriter God.
(You know the one.)
He asked the question:
Where are the lamentations for modern day?
He implied ( I thought) that lamentations were GOOD… necessary, now as then.
Well… is that true?
Lamentation: makes the hard and cruel – disgusted.
(Is that good?)
Lamentation: makes the shallow, impatient.
(Is that good?)
Lamentation: makes the pompous reject.
(Is that good?)
These strutting-saints in purple robes, all chorus, “No!” in unison.
They think sad words a total waste.
But songwriter has me thinking twice.
Perhaps this oxymoron just might work.
For is it not true…
That Lamentation gives voice to the crushed in spirit.
(Isn’t that good?)
Lamentation dignifies – not disqualifies.
(Isn’t that good?)
Lamentation lifts the fallen and binds the wound.
(Isn’t that good?)
Lamentation, in dirges sweet, bows to God and sovereign plan.
(Isn’t that good?)
So, too, I sing – will not be silent, for songs must sing to captive hearts.
Perhaps this lamentation sweet will open imprisoned hearts and minds.
(Yes God, that would be GOOD.)
The DREAM-MAKER’S Promise:
“Thus says the LORD of hosts: Consider and call for the mourning women, that they may come; And send for the skillful wailing women, that they may come.” Jeremiah 9:17 NKJV
The Caterpillar’s Prayer:
Father… these songs, they give voice to the deepest sorrows in my heart; things I feel so deeply, yet cannot find the words for my prayers.
Let these songs become the words; be my prayers; my heart-cries to You!
Will You bend down, in Your sweet love and mercy, and listen… hear my anguish that reaches out to You alone, for help and healing for all in need.
Our world is in such a mess Abba; such distress! Most just turn and look away.
(Sometimes, I accuse You of looking away, too…)
But, You never do!
Father, help me, to never look away again.
Women With Destiny 