The static is from my speakers. A kitty must have chewed on one of the wires. I can't find it but the proof is in the reduced sound quality.
I have static in my life, too. I have this little bit of something that prevents me from doing 100% of what God is asking me to do. I do 90% and then I stop.
My connection to God isn't as clear. I feel 90% connected instead of 100% connected. Where's the other 10%? I don't know.
It could be stuck in a past situation. Maybe I need to talk to someone and clear the air.
It could be lost in a present day task. Maybe I'm moving around too much.
I could be forgotten in a future dream. Maybe my mind is planning ahead.
In either case, I'm not giving God 100% of my attention. I'm letting static into our relationship. And when I do that, how can I expect to have equality in my quiet times or being in creation or having a conversation with a stranger who needs to know God loves them?
I can't.
I've got to tackle the static and let that disturbance flow through me and out of me. It has no place in my heart. It can be destructive, just like a lightening strike. Take cover - here comes the unknown.
People matter to God (Rev. Bill Hybels)
I matter to God.
All of us matter to God.
Get rid of the static so that God can speak clearly to us and we can hear Him clearly.
