Sadness often brings physical, emotional, and spiritual fatigue—and many of us don’t know how to handle it. We try to medicate it, ignore it, or compare it away. But Scripture gives us another path: the ancient practice of lament. In this episode of the Lord, Hear My Prayer series, Nicole tackles one of the hardest yet most human emotions.

Nicole walks through Psalm 13, demonstrating how lament provides a sacred rhythm for processing pain: from complaint, to calling on God, to choosing trust and praise. She also weaves in powerful modern applications and gentle encouragement for listeners to bring their sadness with God, not away from Him.

Want to be a part of our community Bible Study? Sign up for our Fall Study on Daniel at nicoleunice.com/daniel

Main Takeaways


Sadness is human—and it’s sacred when brought before God.
It's not weak or wrong to be sad; it’s part of life. Unprocessed sadness can even affect your physical health.


Lament is the biblical way to navigate sorrow.
Psalms show us how to name our pain honestly and turn toward hope in God.


Psalm 13 provides a spiritual framework for sadness:


Be honest about what you feel.


Ask God to show up.


Choose to trust and remember His past faithfulness.


Don’t minimize your sadness or compare it away.
Whether you're grieving small goodbyes or deep losses, bring your full heart to God.


Sadness + Hope can coexist.
1 Thessalonians 4:13 reminds us: “We do not grieve like those who have no hope.”

📜 Bible Verses Referenced


Psalm 13


1 Thessalonians 4:13

🙌 Calls to Action (CTAs)

Want to be a part of our community Bible Study? Sign up for our Fall Study on Daniel at nicoleunice.com/daniel


💌 Share your story or question for the series!
Send your own “Lord, hear my prayer when…” topic to Nicole via email at hello@nicoleunice.com or DM her on Instagram or Facebook.


✍️ Practice lament this week.
The next time you feel sad, take it to God using Psalm 13. Speak it aloud. Write it in a journal. Let God meet you there.


🎧 Subscribe and share.
Don’t miss the rest of the Lord, Hear My Prayer series. Share this episode with a friend who might need permission to feel—and heal.

🔗 Resources & Links


📱 Connect with Nicole on Instagram or Facebook


💌 Submit your listener stories: hello@nicoleunice.com


📝 Follow Nicole’s reflections and resources: NicoleUnice.com

Sadness often brings physical, emotional, and spiritual fatigue&mdash;and many of us don&rsquo;t know how to handle it. We try to medicate it, ignore it, or compare it away. But Scripture gives us another path: the ancient practice of&nbsp;lament. In this episode of the Lord, Hear My Prayer series, Nicole tackles one of the hardest yet most human emotions.
Nicole walks through Psalm 13, demonstrating how lament provides a sacred rhythm for processing pain: from complaint, to calling on God, to choosing trust and praise. She also weaves in powerful modern applications and gentle encouragement for listeners to bring their sadness with God, not away from Him.
Want to be a part of our community Bible Study? Sign up for our Fall Study on Daniel at&nbsp;<a href="https://nicoleunice.kit.com/8be365d2a0">nicoleunice.com/daniel</a>
Main Takeaways
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Sadness is human&mdash;and it&rsquo;s sacred when brought before God. It's not weak or wrong to be sad; it&rsquo;s part of life. Unprocessed sadness can even affect your physical health.
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Lament is the biblical way to navigate sorrow. Psalms show us how to name our pain honestly and turn toward hope in God.
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Psalm 13 provides a spiritual framework for sadness:
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Be honest about what you feel.
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Ask God to show up.
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Choose to trust and remember His past faithfulness.
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Don&rsquo;t minimize your sadness or compare it away. Whether you're grieving small goodbyes or deep losses, bring your full heart to God.
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Sadness + Hope can coexist. 1 Thessalonians 4:13 reminds us: &ldquo;We do not grieve like those who have no hope.&rdquo;
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📜 Bible Verses Referenced
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Psalm 13
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1 Thessalonians 4:13
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🙌 Calls to Action (CTAs)
Want to be a part of our community Bible Study? Sign up for our Fall Study on Daniel at&nbsp;<a href="https://nicoleunice.kit.com/8be365d2a0">nicoleunice.com/daniel</a>
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💌 Share your story or question for the series! Send your own &ldquo;Lord, hear my prayer when&hellip;&rdquo; topic to Nicole via email at <a data-start="2506" data-end="2559">hello@nicoleunice.com</a> or DM her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nicoleunice" data-start="2573" data-end="2623">Instagram</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nicoleunice" data-start="2627" data-end="2675">Facebook</a>.
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✍️ Practice lament this week. The next time you feel sad, take it to God using Psalm 13. Speak it aloud. Write it in a journal. Let God meet you there.
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🎧 Subscribe and share. Don&rsquo;t miss the rest of the Lord, Hear My Prayer series. Share this episode with a friend who might need permission to feel&mdash;and heal.
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🔗 Resources &amp; Links
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📱 Connect with Nicole on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nicoleunice" data-start="3069" data-end="3119">Instagram</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nicoleunice" data-start="3123" data-end="3171">Facebook</a>
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💌 Submit your listener stories: <a data-start="3209" data-end="3262">hello@nicoleunice.com</a>
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📝 Follow Nicole&rsquo;s reflections and resources: <a data-start="3313" data-end="3359">NicoleUnice.com</a>
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As Christians, we want to experience God through the Bible… we really do!

But our good intentions fall flat when reading the Bible just doesn’t seem to help us experience God in a real way. What should feel dynamic and important and alive often feels confusing and boring and irrelevant. But it doesn’t have to feel this way.

In this bible study podcast, pastor and Bible teacher Nicole Unice brings life back to reading the Bible by walking listeners through her Alive Method of Bible study, helping us personally encounter God through His Word by giving us a practical, clear road map for understanding, interpreting and applying Scripture to our lives. 

Topics covered in this podcast:

💡 Three Common Obstacles to Understanding the Bible
💡The Basics of Bible Study (Observation, Interpretation) and How to Apple the Bible to Your Life
💡Deep Dive into Bible Studies by Books of the Bible (We've covered Ecclesiastes, Romans, Matthew, and more!)
💡 Topical Bible study lessons on Joy, Contentment, Prayer and more
💡 Spiritual Rhythms: Creating New Rhythms in Your Life
💡 4 Principles You Need to Interpret Difficult Scripture

To find more from Nicole, visit https://nicoleunice.com/.

As Christians, we want to experience God through the Bible… we really do! But our good intentions fall flat when reading the Bible just doesn’t seem to help us experience God in a real way. What should feel dynamic and important and alive often feels confusing and boring and irrelevant. But it doesn’t have to feel this way. In this bible study podcast, pastor and Bible teacher Nicole Unice brings life back to reading the Bible by walking listeners through her Alive Method of Bible study, helping us personally encounter God through His Word by giving us a practical, clear road map for understanding, interpreting and applying Scripture to our lives. 
Topics covered in this podcast:
💡 Three Common Obstacles to Understanding the Bible 💡The Basics of Bible Study (Observation, Interpretation) and How to Apple the Bible to Your Life 💡Deep Dive into Bible Studies by Books of the Bible (We've covered Ecclesiastes, Romans, Matthew, and more!) 💡 Topical Bible study lessons on Joy, Contentment, Prayer and more 💡 Spiritual Rhythms: Creating New Rhythms in Your Life 💡 4 Principles You Need to Interpret Difficult Scripture
To find more from Nicole, visit <a href="https://nicoleunice.com/">https://nicoleunice.com/</a>.

How to Study the Bible - Bible Study Made Simple

As Christians, we want to experience God through the Bible… we really do!

But our good intentions fall flat when reading the Bible just doesn’t seem to help us experience God in a real way. What should feel dynamic and important and alive often feels confusing and boring and irrelevant. But it doesn’t have to feel this way.

In this bible study podcast, pastor and Bible teacher Nicole Unice brings life back to reading the Bible by walking listeners through her Alive Method of Bible study, helping us personally encounter God through His Word by giving us a practical, clear road map for understanding, interpreting and applying Scripture to our lives. 

Topics covered in this podcast:

💡 Common Obstacles to Understanding the Bible
💡The Basics of Bible Study (Observation, Interpretation) and How to Apple the Bible to Your Life
💡Deep Dive into Bible Studies by Books of the Bible (We've covered Ecclesiastes, Romans, Matthew, and more!)
💡 Topical Bible Study Lessons on Joy, Contentment, Prayer and More
💡 Spiritual Rhythms: Creating New Rhythms in Your Life
💡 Principles You Need to Interpret Difficult Scripture

To find more from Nicole, visit https://nicoleunice.com/.

As Christians, we want to experience God through the Bible… we really do! But our good intentions fall flat when reading the Bible just doesn’t seem to help us experience God in a real way. What should feel dynamic and important and alive often feels confusing and boring and irrelevant. But it doesn’t have to feel this way. In this bible study podcast, pastor and Bible teacher Nicole Unice brings life back to reading the Bible by walking listeners through her Alive Method of Bible study, helping us personally encounter God through His Word by giving us a practical, clear road map for understanding, interpreting and applying Scripture to our lives. 
Topics covered in this podcast:
💡 Common Obstacles to Understanding the Bible 💡The Basics of Bible Study (Observation, Interpretation) and How to Apple the Bible to Your Life 💡Deep Dive into Bible Studies by Books of the Bible (We've covered Ecclesiastes, Romans, Matthew, and more!) 💡 Topical Bible Study Lessons on Joy, Contentment, Prayer and More 💡 Spiritual Rhythms: Creating New Rhythms in Your Life 💡 Principles You Need to Interpret Difficult Scripture
To find more from Nicole, visit <a href="https://nicoleunice.com/">https://nicoleunice.com/</a>.

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