Be Still and Listen

Going through difficult times is nothing new to Christians. In fact, if I had to venture a guess, it could probably be argued that Christians experience more difficulties than the average unbeliever, because Christians don't give in to the pleasures of this world.
So what is it that we are called to do when there are no answers? Be still and listen. Have faith that what you are going through is for our Creator's glory and for our own good...for from pain we can learn. Be still and listen. He's teaching us. Open your heart and stop leaning on your own understanding. Be still and listen. Have faith in the knowledge that the Lord of all the universe lives in your heart. So be still and listen for Him. We are not presented trials and tribulations just because. Rather, we are exposed to the hardships of this world so we can draw closer to Him. So be still, as His child, and listen.
Listen to the Voice that spoke the stars into being. Listen to the One who exists out of time. Listen to Judge who offers us redemption. Listen to the Lamb who know the trials of this world. Listen to the Spirit who guides us daily. Listen to the Lion who overcame all sin. Listen to the God of all who wants a relationship with us. Be still and listen to the words of John, "Jesus wept." Even the Messiah was moved by heartache. The Son of God was moved to tears at the sight of those who mourned for their departed friend. Even our Savior knew heartache and anguish. So be still, and listen for the One above all, He is calling, He is teaching, He is molding.
Have faith, be still and listen. He is there.