Over a third of the psalms in Scripture are Psalms of lament, yet this practice is sadly missing in much of modern Western Christianity. Is it possible to honestly complain in a way that leads you to peace and trust? We explore Psalm 13 as a classic song of lament and examine the four moves that take you from burden to blessing.

This is part 2 of a 5-part series on How to Grow Toward Spiritual Health and Flourishing.

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Dave Patty has been involved in training youth leaders and leading national and international youth movements in Europe for over 30 years. He serves as the president of Josiah Venture. He is also a founding member of Concentric, which mobilizes and equips youth ministry trainers in over 60 countries of the world. Dave is an ordained pastor with a BA in theology and a MA in education. He has also done graduate work in leadership development at Harvard University. For the past 30 years he has lived in the Czech Republic, and he spent the 10 years before that in Germany. Dave is married to Connie and has three grown children, Tyler, Caleb, and Claire.

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