Pastor Dax discusses the importance of embracing life's hardships and moments of silence. He emphasizes how faith can persist even when God seems silent and highlights that struggles do not reflect a lack of faith. Reading from Psalm 74, he explains how scripture conveys God's enduring kingship despite life's challenges. He shares personal stories of finding God at rock bottom and encourages the congregation to listen for God's voice in unexpected ways. He warns against the noise of modern life and stresses the value of quiet reflection and directed praise. 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Tone 00:47 Acknowledging Life's Struggles 02:09 Encouragement Through Scripture 03:31 Opening Psalm 74 07:27 Reflecting on God's Silence 09:07 Listening to God in Difficult Times 24:14 The Importance of Quiet 35:27 Concluding Thoughts and Prayer 36:35 Announcements and Closing