Psalm 23:4 (NKJV) "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.."
There are many facets to a Valley. There is the boss coming to your desk letting you know you have to be let go, plummeting you into unemployment, which has the quick potential to push you straight into financial woes. Or your valley could be trying to walk through the aftermath of the death of a friend or family member. Or, it even could be losing your spouse through the heart-break of an affair. Or, the betrayal of what you thought was a trusted friend.
The list could go on and on, but whatever your valley, when life is so darkened, your way seemingly impassable by fear, God is always near. Remember God. He is the Good Shepherd and He is always near. No matter what you feel, He is near.
Dreams that have slowly died or Hopes that have been cruely crushed, God is our ever-present help. He is the refuge to run to.
We must walk through our valleys with faith. Faith is the only way to get through the hard stuff. Faith is our shield, protecting us from fatal, often spiritual-death.
If you are discouraged...afraid...and desperately trying to keep one foot going in front of the other, desperately trying to simply breathe in and breathe out, facing each day...feeling like there is absolutely no one to trust anymore...Trust in the One who can take care of it all. He KNOWS, and He never fails. God knows it all. What's more, He understands. He understands your wounded spirit. He sees you. He believes in you. And He is willing to carry you when your legs just give out and can't move anymore.
One way or another you will get through this valley. You will get THROUGH it with God by your side. And, like a loving parent, He is applauding you all the way. He sings over you (Zeph 3:17). He prays for you (John 17:9). He loves you (Romans 8:37-39).
Evil is always lurking, Fear is real, but God is greater. Step out in faith. Have a blessed evening and wonderful Tuesday!
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