Lament is a faithful response to suffering, but it is not the end of the believer’s fellowship with Christ. After we’ve poured out our hearts to God in prayer, how then do we walk forward “in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him” (Col. 1:10)? Even when our burdens are not immediately lifted, we can still pursue what honors Christ in our bodies and with our time. In His Word, God gives practical guidance for our next steps: wait patiently, work faithfully, and watch expectantly as we entrust ourselves to His care.