Cry out to God what hurts

There are moments when pretty phrases do not come out. There is only anger, fear, tiredness, or a question that weighs too heavily. That too can enter into prayer. God is not frightened by your pain. The psalms are full of cries, pleas, and tears. Praying is not always understanding; sometimes it is not breaking the thread with God in the middle of the night. Speaking to him from the wound can be the first step toward not remaining trapped within it.