On New Year rsquo s Eve when high-powered fireworks detonate across cities and towns worldwide the noise is loud on purpose By their nature say manufacturers flashy fireworks are meant to split the atmosphere literally ldquo Repeater rdquo blasts can sound the loudest especially when exploded near the ground Troubles too can boom through our hearts minds and homes The ldquo fireworks rdquo of life mdash family struggles relationship problems work challenges financial strain even church division mdash can feel like explosions rattling our emotional atmosphere Yet we know the One who lifts us over this uproar Christ Himself ldquo
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