I just read and commented on a blog on Dan Wilt's site.  Have a read.

This is a topic that has been preying on my heart and mind for almost a year. I have used a lament Psalm, for example, during a recent service and it was very well received.

I posted a comment and thought I would put it here as well.

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Let me start by saying I totally agree! Thank You!

In my denomination we are always trying to encourage people to come into the presence of God in a transparent manner. We tell them it doesn’t matter where they’ve been, what has happened this week, the highs and lows… just bring it to the Lord and worship Him from the honesty of your heart.

Basically we want our people to experience the freedom of God in the rawness of their state of mind… like the author’s of Psalms used to do. Having integrity… Being honest with God and each other, in worship.

But… do we plan our services in a way that would allow for a broad spectrum of “rawness?”

If we expect to see the church worship in “Spirit and Truth” then we as leaders need to lead in “Spirit and Truth.”

This includes laments.

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Cheers!