Laments

A project of Draw Near (see other related projects).

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (December 2019). We provide the following information as an archive.

About

A lament is an expression of sorrow or regret. Lament your broken heart, broken dreams, prodigal children, habitual sins, injustice in the world, abuse, death of a loved one, or whatever else you deeply feel. Please include one verse of Biblical lament that corresponds to your writing in the New International Version format. (Biblical laments can be found in Job, Psalms, Lamentations, Habakkuk, Micah, Malachi, and more.) The purpose of this publication is threefold. 1) Encourage readers to freely open their hearts to God. 2) Inform readers they are not alone in their grief. 3) Express negative emotions in a healthy way. Please end your writing on a hopeful note that God will (or has) brought you out of this dark period of your life.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: One-time publication

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Christians.

Lengths:

Essay: Up to 1,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream, Personal.

Topics:

Literature/Books: See guidelines.
Religion/Spirituality: Christianity.
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026