Learning to Lament | Teresa Whiting

“Shhh. Don’t cry. It’s okay. Settle down. Be quiet.” From childhood, we’re often taught to suppress outward expressions of grief, learning early on that our tears are unwelcome intruders. As a result, many of us struggle to navigate our losses, disappointments, and heartaches. We quarantine our sadness and pain in our desire to move on quickly. But moving on is a myth if we don’t first allow grief to move through us. 

Biblical lament is a powerful yet often unfamiliar language. It invites us into unashamed tears, guttural cries, and embodied expressions of our pain—experiences that can feel uncomfortable but are profoundly transformative. Lament is a beautiful gift from God, helping us process grief, make space for healing, and ultimately open our hearts to tenacious hope and deep joy. “I have heard your prayer and seen your tears” Isaiah 38:5

Teresa is an author, speaker, life coach, and host of the Find Hope Here podcast. More importantly, she is a friend and fellow struggler! Teresa’s passion is to help women recognize God’s beautiful, redemptive work in the midst of their broken lives. Her first Bible Study, “Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the Broken”, was released in June of 2023. She is currently writing her second study. Teresa and her husband Greg are recent empty-nesters after raising five kids. In her happy place, you’ll find Teresa walking the beach, reading a good book, or spending time with her family, untethered from technology!