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White Noise

Romans 8:18
“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”
There really is no rainbow without rain but when the rainbow shines through the clouds, the rain is oftentimes worth the wet puddles it leaves behind. Similarly, everyone wants growth but they do not want to go through the trials in life that cause it. I know that to have growth I must endure the predominant suffering because how can I expect to grow if my circumstances remain the same? But, I must not fear for as Psalm 46:10 says, “Be still, and know that I am God.” There is absolutely nothing in this life that I will walk through that the Lord has not orchestrated for my good and His glory. Reading through IBS writings from January through last week is absolutely mind blowing as I am able to see the questions and prayers that have been answered as well as my general growth in my relationship with the Lord. What an absolute blessing to have the opportunity to rewind to desperate times where it seemed as though the Lord was not moving and then fast forward to be a witness to the mere fact that His hand was indeed on every minute detail. When trials would arise during my time in Montana and even now in Uganda, I become so burdened that I am unable to hear the Lord’s still small voice over the white noise I drown it out with. Weary and broken, I then wonder what He could possibly be doing for my benefit and then one day, I react differently to a comment I would have previously been offended by or the bitterness I held in my heart towards a brother or sister begins to dissipate. It is not for me to understand why certain trials arise in the moment but I must learn to trust that these trials are simply the Potter molding and shaping me into the creation He has always intended me to be. 

Application
Today, I will refrain from listening to music as to not drown out the Lord’s voice.

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