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Turn On the Light

The other day, I was walking along Lake Michigan during a heat advisory. The sun was intense. Even with a hat and sunglasses on, I could feel it beating down on me. Everything around me was bright. The water sparkled, the sky was clear, and there was no escaping the light.

As I walked, a simple illustration came to mind.

Imagine a ceiling fan with four light bulbs. When one bulb burns out, you hardly notice. There are still three working, so the room seems bright enough.

Then another bulb burns out.

Then another.

Before long, you’re down to one bulb, but because the change happened gradually, your eyes have adjusted. The room is much darker than it used to be, but it feels normal because you’ve grown accustomed to it.

Isn’t that how life works sometimes?

We get used to things that were never meant to be normal.

We get used to financial stress.

We get used to unhealthy habits.

We get used to clutter, chaos, and dysfunction.

We get used to spiritual dryness.

Little by little, our eyes adjust.

Then one day we find ourselves feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated, wondering how we got there.

The answer may be simpler than we think.

We need light.

One of the first things God did in creation was speak light into darkness:

“And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.” (Genesis 1:3)

I’ve always found that interesting. Before God brought order, He brought light.

You cannot create order in darkness.

Whether it’s our finances, our relationships, our health, or our spiritual lives, we have to be willing to see clearly before we can move forward. Yet so often we want God to fix things without first allowing Him to reveal what needs attention.

The beautiful thing is that God’s light is not meant to shame us. It is meant to help us.

When God shines His light on an area of our lives, He is not exposing us to condemn us. He is helping us see clearly so that healing, growth, and change can begin.

Maybe the question today isn’t, “What needs to change?”

Maybe the better question is, “Where do I need to turn on the light?”

What area of your life have you become so accustomed to that you no longer recognize the dysfunction?

Where have your eyes adjusted to the darkness?

Because once the light comes on, clarity follows. And when clarity comes, we can begin creating order.

Sometimes the most important step forward is not doing more.

It’s simply turning on the light.

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The Difference is Grace

Lately, I have found myself thinking about the way Christians respond to the world around us. It seems that everywhere we look, there is criticism, judgment, and condemnation. People are quick to point out the sins, mistakes, and poor choices of others. Yet when I read the life of Jesus, I see something very different.

Jesus never ignored sin, but He never lost sight of the person behind it.

One of my favorite verses is found in John 3:17:

“For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.”

Jesus came on a rescue mission. He came for the broken, the hurting, the confused, the deceived, and the lost. He saw people not as they were in their sin, but as they could become through His grace.

That perspective should change the way we view the world around us.

Too often, Christians can become frustrated with unbelievers. We wonder why they do not understand God’s ways. We shake our heads at the choices they make. Sometimes we even hear people use harsh or derogatory language when talking about those who are far from God.

But Scripture gives us a different lens.

2 Corinthians 4:4 says:

“The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ.”

Think about that for a moment. The Bible says they are blind.

If we met someone who was physically blind, we would not mock them for being unable to see. We would not laugh at them for stumbling. We would not criticize them for needing help. We would show compassion. We would offer guidance. We would patiently help them find their way.

Why should our response be any different when it comes to spiritual blindness?

The lost are not our enemies. They are people who need Jesus.

One of the most powerful reminders of this truth is found in Titus 3. Paul writes:

“At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, He saved us…”

It is so easy to forget where we came from.

The longer we walk with Christ, the more tempting it can be to look at someone’s current situation and forget that we were once just as lost, deceived, and in need of grace. We were not saved because we were smarter, more moral, or somehow better than everyone else. We were saved because God, in His kindness and mercy, reached down and rescued us.

When I read Titus 3, I am reminded that the difference between me and someone who does not know Christ is not my goodness. The difference is His grace.

God’s kindness led me to repentance. His patience gave me time to grow. His mercy covered my failures. And if that is how He treated me, then that is how I should treat others.

The next time I am tempted to judge someone who is far from God, I want to remember where I came from. I want to remember the patience God showed me, the grace He extended to me, and the countless times He pursued me when I wasn’t pursuing Him.

The world doesn’t need more condemnation. It has plenty of that already. What the world needs is for Christians to reflect the heart of Jesus.

May we never forget that we were once blind too. And may we be willing to lovingly help others find the Savior who opened our eyes.

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What Do We Really Need?

One of the most quoted verses in the entire book of Philippians is found near the very end.

“And my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19)

It’s one of those verses we love to encourage people with. Someone loses a job. Someone is struggling financially. Someone doesn’t know how they’re going to pay the bills. We quickly remind them, “God will supply all your needs.”

And He absolutely will.

But this week, as I slowly worked through Philippians chapter four, I noticed something I had overlooked before. Paul didn’t write those words in isolation. He wrote them after thanking the Philippian church for their incredible generosity.

Throughout the chapter, Paul reminds them that they had cared for him when others didn’t. They had supported his ministry. They had sacrificially given to meet his needs. They had sent gifts through Epaphroditus because they cared more about God’s work than simply holding on to what they had.

Paul even says that their gifts were “a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.”

Then comes verse 19.

“My God shall supply all your needs…”

In other words, Paul is reminding generous believers that the God they had trusted with their own resources would also faithfully care for them. It’s not a random promise disconnected from the surrounding passage. It’s part of a conversation about generosity, trust, and God’s faithful provision.

That reminded me of another passage I’ve been thinking about lately.

In Matthew chapter 6, Jesus tells His followers not to worry about what they will eat, what they will drink, or what they will wear. He points to the birds. He points to the flowers. If God faithfully takes care of His creation, how much more will He care for His children? Then Jesus says,

“Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33)

I circled the words “these things” in my Bible this week.

What are “these things”?

Food. Clothing. Daily provision.

Jesus wasn’t promising unlimited comfort or every luxury we could imagine. He was promising that our heavenly Father knows exactly what we need. That’s an important distinction. Somewhere along the way, we’ve started confusing needs with wants. Our culture is constantly telling us we need more.

Your car is working just fine?

You need a newer one.

Your house comfortably fits your family?

You need something bigger.

Your phone is only two years old?

Time for an upgrade.

Every advertisement whispers the same message:

“What you have isn’t enough.”

But when we stop and honestly make a list of our true needs, it isn’t nearly as long as we think.

We need Jesus.

We need forgiveness.

We need food.

We need shelter.

We need clothing.

We need people who love us.

We need the strength to do what God has called us to do.

Everything else may be a blessing, but it isn’t necessarily a need. I think that’s why contentment can be so difficult. When we convince ourselves that our wants are actually needs, we’ll constantly feel like God is withholding something from us. But when we recognize how much He has already provided, gratitude begins to replace disappointment.

I also thought about another verse people often quote:

“Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” (Psalm 37:4)

When I was younger, I tended to read that as God giving me everything I wanted. The older I get, the more I believe something even better happens. As I delight myself in Him, He begins changing what I desire. The closer my heart grows to His, the more my desires begin to look like His desires. That’s a much greater gift than simply getting everything I ask for.

As we finish our study through Philippians, I think that’s one of the biggest lessons Paul leaves us with.

Contentment doesn’t come from having more.

It comes from trusting the One who already knows exactly what we need. The greatest proof that God is willing to provide wasn’t a paycheck, a promotion, or even answered prayer. It was the cross. Before we ever asked Him for anything, He gave us His Son. If God was willing to meet our greatest need through Jesus Christ, we can trust Him with every other need that comes our way.

That doesn’t mean life will always be easy. Sometimes we really do face genuine needs. Health concerns. Financial hardships. Seasons where we don’t know how everything is going to work out. Those moments are real. But they don’t change God’s character. Our Father knows what we need before we even ask. He invites us to seek His kingdom first, trust His heart, and rest in the promise that He will faithfully provide exactly what His children need.

Maybe today, instead of focusing on what you wish you had, spend a few moments thanking God for what He’s already provided. You may discover that you’ve been surrounded by His provision all along.

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Remember Who You Are

As I was reading Philippians 3 this week, there were several verses that really stood out to me.

Paul starts this chapter by talking about all the things that used to define him. He talks about his background, his education, his culture, and his status. These were all things that gave him value and identity before he met Christ.

Then in verse 7 he says something remarkable:

“I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done.”

A few verses later, he goes even further and says that compared to knowing Christ, all of those things are garbage.

That is such a powerful statement.

Paul understood something that we often forget. The things of this world are temporary. Our possessions, our accomplishments, our titles, our status, and even our struggles are all temporary. The only thing that truly lasts is our relationship with Christ.

Sometimes we place so much emphasis on our identity in this world. We identify ourselves as a mom, an executive, a teacher, a coach, a leader, or by whatever role we happen to fill. None of those things are wrong, but they were never meant to be our primary identity.

Paul reminds us that what matters most is knowing Christ.

When everything else is stripped away, that is the one thing that remains.

The second section of Philippians 3 contains one of my favorite passages in Scripture.

Paul is very honest about the fact that he has not arrived. He knows he is not perfect. He knows there is still work for God to do in his life.

Yet instead of becoming discouraged, he says:

“But I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead.”

I love that.

Paul is not saying his past never happened. He is not pretending he never made mistakes. He is simply refusing to allow his past to determine his future.

He keeps moving forward.

He keeps pressing on.

He keeps pursuing the purpose God has for his life.

That is such an important reminder for all of us.

There are so many people who spend their lives looking backward. They are trapped by guilt, shame, regret, or old mistakes. Paul shows us a different way. He says to get up, keep going, and keep your eyes fixed on what God is calling you toward.

We may not be perfect, but we can continue moving forward.

As Paul wraps up this chapter, he returns to a theme that has shown up throughout the entire book of Philippians. He challenges believers to live lives that reflect Christ.

In fact, he tells them to follow his example.

That is a pretty bold statement.

Imagine being able to tell someone, “If you want to know what it looks like to follow Jesus, watch how I live.”

That should be our goal as believers.

We should not have one version of ourselves for church and another version for the rest of the week. We should not have hidden areas of our lives that we hope nobody sees. Instead, our lives should consistently reflect the One we claim to follow.

Paul also warns the church about people whose lives show that they are enemies of the cross. He says they are focused entirely on earthly things. Their appetites drive them. Their attention is fixed on this world and what it can offer.

As I was reading that section, I was reminded of something I wrote about recently.

People are not looking for an echo of the culture.

The world does not need more Christians who blend in with everyone else. The world needs believers whose lives point people toward something greater.

Then Paul closes the chapter with one of the most encouraging verses in the entire book:

“But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for Him to return as our Savior.”

That statement would have meant a lot to the Philippians.

They lived under Roman authority and took great pride in their citizenship, their culture, and their history. Paul was not telling them those things were unimportant. He was reminding them that there was something even more important.

Before they were citizens of Rome, they were citizens of heaven.

The same is true for us.

Before we are Americans, Republicans, Democrats, Baptists, Methodists, executives, teachers, coaches, or anything else, we are children of God.

Our primary identity is found in Christ.

That is really the message Paul is driving home throughout this chapter.

As believers, there should be something different about the way we live and carry ourselves. We belong to a different kingdom. We have a different hope. We are living for something greater than what this world has to offer.

So let us remember what Paul remembered.

Let us hold the things of this world loosely.

Let us forget what is behind and press forward toward what God has ahead.

And above all else, let us remember who we are.

We are citizens of heaven.

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A Life Worthy of the Gospel

One verse from this week’s study in Philippians really stood out to me:

“Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.” (Philippians 1:27, NIV)

Paul wrote those words from prison.

He wasn’t writing from a place of comfort or convenience. He wasn’t writing during a season when everything was going according to plan. Yet his focus wasn’t on his circumstances. His focus was on how believers should live regardless of their circumstances.

As we worked through Philippians chapters 1 and 2, one theme kept appearing over and over again: personal responsibility.

Paul reminds us that as followers of Christ, we are representatives of the gospel. We are ambassadors for Jesus. The way we speak, the way we treat people, the attitudes we carry, and the words we choose all communicate something about the Savior we claim to follow.

In Philippians 2:5, Paul writes:

“In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.” (NIV)

He goes on to describe Christ’s humility, His willingness to serve, and His obedience to the Father. Then later in the chapter, Paul gives a very practical instruction:

“Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, ‘children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.’ Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky.” (Philippians 2:14-15, NIV)

Those verses feel especially relevant today.

We live in a culture where criticism is common, complaints are constant, and everyone seems to have an opinion about everything. It’s easy to get swept into that mindset. It’s easy to join the conversation, add our two cents, and echo the negativity around us.

But Paul calls believers to something different.

Recently, I heard pastor and author Carey Nieuwhof say, “The culture needs an alternative to itself, not an echo of itself.” That statement immediately reminded me of Philippians.

That statement immediately reminded me of Philippians.

The world already has plenty of criticism. Plenty of anger. Plenty of complaining.

What people are looking for is something different. They are looking for hope. They are looking for grace. They are looking for kindness. They are looking for people who respond differently because Christ has changed them.

As believers, we have an opportunity every day to show the world what Jesus is like.

We can reflect His humility.

We can reflect His patience.

We can reflect His kindness.

Or we can simply blend in with everyone else.

Lately, I’ve been trying to put this into practice in my own life. Sometimes I’ll see someone doing something differently than I would do it. Maybe it’s a ministry, an organization, or a person making a decision I wouldn’t make. My first thought might be to critique it.

But then I’m reminded: if God hasn’t called me to lead that ministry, run that organization, or make that decision, perhaps my role is not to criticize but to encourage, pray, and trust Him.

Not every opinion needs to be spoken.

Not every criticism needs to be shared.

Not every disagreement needs to become an argument.

Paul’s challenge to the Philippians is the same challenge for us today: live a life worthy of the gospel.

Whether things are going well or poorly.

Whether circumstances are easy or difficult.

Whether people agree with us or not.

May our words, attitudes, and actions point people to Christ.

And may we shine brightly in a world that desperately needs to see Him.

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Finding Contentment Close to Home

This week, I am starting a study through the book of Philippians, and something happened that made me stop and think about one of the book’s central themes: contentment.

I went for a three-mile walk along Lake Michigan. When I finished, I grabbed a blanket that I’ve decided to start keeping in my car, spread it out on the beach, opened my book, and spent some time reading by the water. The sun was shining, the breeze was perfect, and the sound of the waves made it feel like I was miles away on vacation.

I even took a picture because, at a glance, it looked like I had traveled somewhere special.

The reality? I was less than fifteen minutes from my house.

As I sat there, I realized something. Last summer, I barely came to the beach at all. Not because I didn’t enjoy it. Not because it wasn’t beautiful. Life was simply busy, and I overlooked something that was available to me all along.

People drive hours to visit this beach. Some save money and plan vacations around places like this. Yet there have been seasons when I didn’t take advantage of something sitting practically in my own backyard.

It reminded me how easy it is to overlook the blessings right in front of us.

We often think joy is waiting somewhere else. We tell ourselves we’ll be happy when we get the next thing, reach the next goal, take the next trip, buy the next item, or finally arrive at whatever destination we’ve set for ourselves. But sometimes the beauty we’re searching for is much closer than we realize.

As I sat there reading, I couldn’t help but think about Philippians.

One of the most life-changing passages in that book for me is when Paul writes that he has learned the secret of being content in every circumstance. In a culture that constantly encourages us to consume more, buy more, achieve more, and chase more, those words feel incredibly countercultural.

Over the years, I’ve learned that contentment isn’t found in having everything I want. It’s found in recognizing everything I’ve already been given.

I’ve never been especially materialistic. Shopping has never been my favorite pastime, and accumulating more things has never brought me much satisfaction. But as I’ve gotten older, I’ve become more aware of where true contentment comes from.

My contentment is found in Christ.

It’s found in knowing who He is, what He has done, and what He has already provided.

As we begin studying Philippians, we’ll encounter some of the most quoted verses in Scripture. Verses like, “My God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”

But I think it’s important that we understand what Paul is actually teaching. So often we define our needs through the lens of our culture. We begin to expect things that Scripture never promises because we’ve confused wants with needs.

The world tells us that contentment is found in getting more.

Scripture tells us that contentment is found in Christ.

That’s why passages like Romans 12 remind us not to be conformed to the patterns of this world but to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. And that’s why I love what Peter writes in 2 Peter 1:3, that God “has given us everything required for life and godliness.”

Think about that.

Everything we need.

Why?

Because He has given us Himself. He has given us His Son. He has given us salvation, grace, mercy, purpose, hope, and the promise of eternity.

The more we understand that truth, the more we begin to recognize that contentment isn’t found in what we’re lacking. It’s found in appreciating what we’ve already received.

So over the next few weeks, I’ll be walking through the book of Philippians one chapter at a time. My hope isn’t to provide a deep theological commentary, but simply to share what God is teaching me as I study His Word.

And maybe it starts with a simple reminder from a beach fifteen minutes from home:

Sometimes the blessings we’ve been searching for are already right in front of us. We just need to slow down long enough to see them.

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Be the One

In Luke 17, Jesus healed ten men who were suffering from leprosy. What stands out to me is that the healing did not happen immediately. Jesus told them to go, and the Bible says that as they went, they were healed. It took faith for them to start walking before they saw the miracle.

Can you imagine being one of those men? After years of isolation, pain, and rejection, suddenly your skin is restored. Your life is given back to you. Your family, your future, and your freedom are all restored.

Yet out of the ten who were healed, only one came back.

When he realized what Jesus had done, he turned around, ran back, fell at Jesus’ feet, and thanked Him. Jesus noticed. “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine?” (Luke 17:17).

As I read this passage, I found myself asking a simple question. Which one am I?

I want to be the one.

I want to be the one who notices God’s blessings and takes time to thank Him for them. I want to be the one who chooses gratitude instead of complaining. I want to be the one who sees the good in people instead of focusing on their faults. I want to be the one who speaks life, encourages others, and looks for reasons to be thankful.

Our world is full of criticism, negativity, and complaints. It is easy to join the crowd. It is easy to become one of the nine who simply move on to the next thing. But gratitude sets us apart. It changes our perspective and reminds us that every good thing we have is a gift from God.

Today, let’s be the one.

The one who says thank you.

The one who chooses kindness.

The one who sees the good.

The one who gives God the glory.

Because while ten received the miracle, only one returned to worship the Miracle Giver.

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Directed, Not Distracted

I was reading this morning in the book of Mark, chapter 1, verses 35 through 39. This is toward the beginning of Jesus’ ministry.

It says, “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Simon and his companions went to look for him, and when they found him, they exclaimed, ‘Everyone is looking for you!’ Jesus replied, ‘Let us go somewhere else—to the nearby villages—so I can preach there also. That is why I have come.’ So he traveled throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons.”

Jesus went off to be by Himself to pray, as He often did. The disciples found Him and said, “Everyone is looking for you.” There were expectations. People needed Him. People wanted Him. There were things to do.

But before He responded to people, He met with God.

The disciples had expectations of what Jesus should be doing and how He should be moving. But Jesus didn’t let the expectations of others determine His direction. He got His instructions from the Father first.

And because of that, when they came to Him, He already had clarity. He told them they needed to move on. That wasn’t random. That came from time spent with God.

For me, this is why having a morning routine with the Lord is so important.

And when I say morning routine, I’m not talking about skincare, workouts, or getting everything ready for the day. I’m talking about time with Jesus.

As believers, our lives should be in line with the Word of God. Ephesians 5:1 says to be imitators of God. That means we follow the example of Jesus.And Jesus got up early. He spent time with His Father. He received instructions for the day.

But a lot of times, we wake up and immediately start receiving instructions from everyone else.

We check our phones. We look at our schedules. We think about what we need to do, who needs us, what’s expected of us.

And before we know it, our day is already being directed by everything and everyone around us.

But what if we stopped first?

What if we took time to ask God, “What do You want me to do today?”

Because the truth is, I don’t know what I need for the day.

But He does.

No matter how busy the day is, I make time for this every morning. Because I don’t want to move based on pressure, expectations, or habit.

I want to move based on His instruction.

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When Stillness Feels Hard

Just a few minutes ago, I finished one of the hardest things I’ve ever done.

In 2021, I ran my first, and possibly only, marathon. If you don’t know, a marathon is 26.2 miles, and it was very hard. In 2024, I released a book that I worked on for three years. For half of that time, I didn’t even have a laptop and had to write on my phone. That was hard too.

But the hard thing I just did was something that has always been difficult for me, and still is. I sat in silence for five minutes.

Silence is really hard for me. I like to talk. I like noise. I’m one of those people who has the TV on all day, even if it’s just a screensaver. Most of the time I’m listening to something, a podcast, a teaching message, or music. I just don’t really like silence.

But I’m working on incorporating times of silence with the Lord every day.

I have no problem spending time in His Word. I have no problem watching encouraging messages. I have no problem singing worship, writing, or journaling. But to just sit still, be quiet, and do nothing is so hard for me.

And yet, we see so many examples in Scripture where Jesus went off to a solitary place, an isolated place, to be alone. To sit with God.

That’s what I’m learning right now. To sit with Him. Not always asking Him for things, or telling Him about my day, or processing all my thoughts out loud. But just sitting and listening, being open to anything He might want to say.

Psalm 46:10 says, “Be still, and know that I am God.”

I’m in a season where I’m coming out of a lot of movement and a lot of activity. And now, that movement is intentionally slowing down.

There’s a line from the Sound of Music where a character says that “activity suggests a life filled with purpose.” And I think that’s how I’ve lived for a long time, always moving, always doing, always filling the space.

But I’m learning something new.

I’m learning that stillness is not wasted. That quiet is not empty. That stepping back does not mean losing purpose.

Sometimes, the most faithful thing you can do is stop.

There are situations and seasons you cannot plan your way out of. No matter how much you think, organize, or prepare, it won’t be enough.

And in those moments, the invitation is simple.

Be still.
And know that He is God.

Be still, and wait for His instruction.

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Don’t Let the Crowd Silence You

I was reading in Matthew 20 about the two blind men sitting on the side of the road as Jesus was passing by.

They couldn’t see Him, but they heard that He was coming. And they knew, this is my moment. This is my chance. This is the One who can actually help me.

So they started crying out, “Lord, have mercy on us.”

And the crowd immediately tried to shut them down.

Be quiet. Stop yelling. Don’t bother Him.

But I love what the Bible says next. It says they only shouted louder.

They didn’t let the crowd silence them. They didn’t let the opinions around them quiet their need. They knew what they needed, and they knew who could meet that need.

And then it says something powerful.

When Jesus heard them, He stopped.

When they cried out, Jesus stopped.

Sometimes we can feel like we’re in such a great need, and nobody around us can help. No solution, no person, no resource can fix what we’re dealing with. That’s where these men were. The crowd couldn’t help them. The people around them couldn’t change their situation.

Only Jesus could.

And when He calls them over, He asks a simple but deep question:

“What do you want Me to do for you?”

I think about that sometimes. If Jesus asked me that today, what would I say? What would you say?

It’s easy to throw out surface-level answers, but when you really stop and think about it, what is the real need?

These men didn’t hesitate.

“Lord, we want to see.”

They knew exactly what they needed from Him.

And Jesus, full of compassion, touched their eyes, and instantly they could see.

But what stands out to me most in this story is not just the miracle, it’s their persistence.

They refused to be silenced.

There are times in life where it’s appropriate to be quiet. But there are also moments where you cannot afford to stay silent. Moments where you have to go against the noise, against the pressure, even against what people around you are saying, and cry out to Jesus anyway.

Because the crowd isn’t your answer.

The crowd can’t heal you.

The crowd doesn’t carry what Jesus carries.

So don’t let the crowd silence you.

If you’re in a place of need, cry out to Him.

If you’re desperate, cry out louder.

If everything around you is telling you to be quiet, that may be the very moment you need to speak up.

Because when you cry out to Jesus, He hears you.

And He still stops.