She Reads Truth Podcast Lent 2026 Week 2 with Elyse Fitzpatrick
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Feb 23, 2026 Elyse Fitzpatrick, author and speaker known for practical books on Christian living, joins to read and reflect on Psalms. They explore Jesus as shepherd, the honesty of lament, memento mori reminders to live in light of death, and how Lent exposes idols while calling for small, faithful steps. Elyse also discusses her Lenten devotional Friend of Sinners.
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Psalm 23 Reframes Suffering
- Psalm 23 reframes suffering by presenting Jesus as the Good Shepherd who provides and comforts even through the darkest valley.
- Elyse Fitzpatrick and hosts imagine Jesus personally praying this psalm as he approached the cross, linking rod and staff imagery to his protection and guidance.
The Cross Secures Our Presence With God
- The cross is the ultimate "darkest valley" where Jesus experienced separation from the Father so we never will.
- Elyse and Raechel connect Jesus' cry of dereliction to Psalm 22 and say his suffering secures our unbroken presence with God.
Bring Honest Lament To God
- Use the Psalms to give voice to honest lament and unfiltered emotions before God during Lent.
- Elyse encourages bringing raw questions and accusations to God, then trusting or letting the Spirit minister afterward.
