Magnify Give God Time to Mold You with Rachel Cope
May 26, 2025
Rachel Cope, a Church History and Doctrine educator at BYU and author of 'The Slow Work of God', shares her journey through a challenging health crisis. She emphasizes the importance of patience in spiritual growth, illustrating how historical figures like Lucy Mack Smith navigated adversity. Rachel explores the deep connections formed through hardships and the transformative power of faith, encouraging listeners to embrace their ongoing growth while recognizing themselves as works in progress.
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Understanding God's Slow Work
- God's work is a slow process focused on converting and transforming us into Christlike beings.
- Rachel's medical crisis highlighted that recovery and spiritual growth often require patience and reflection.
Friendship Beyond Belief
- Rachel formed a supportive friendship with an atheist woman who had the same medical condition.
- This bond demonstrated God's presence and love even when not recognized as such by others.
Happiness Beyond Circumstances
- True happiness comes from spiritual contentment, not ideal life circumstances.
- Suffering can be sanctified and transformed into peace and joy through faith and community.
