In The Shadows

COMFORTING THOUGHTS ON A FAMILIAR VERSE
"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." Psalm 23:4

"I'm particularly fond of the fourth verse. Even though I walk through the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. The psalmist doesn't focus his attention on the dark valley, and he's not distracted by the shadows. He sees through the valley, past the darkness, and looks with confidence toward the other side.

Are you in the middle of a dark valley? It may look dark and gloomy right now, but please remember that God does not intend for you to stay in those shadows. The valley He has led you into is the same valley out of which He will lead you. You will, by His grace, go through it. There is, thanks to our Shepherd, a smile on the other side."

Lead me, Shepherd, through the dark times. I promise to follow You closely and to stay on the path, to remember that Your rod is with me and Your staff is there to comfort and guide. Thank You for that little word, "through" in this beautiful psalm... I trust that You will lead me to the other side of the dark times to safety, rest, peace, and joy. - Joni Eareckson

Go To Jesus

"Come to Me and rest. I am all about you, to bless and restore. Breathe me in with each breath. The way just ahead of you is very steep. Slow down and cling tightly to My hand. I am teaching you a difficult lesson, learned only by hardship. Lift up empty hands of faith to receive My precious Presence. Light, Life, Joy, and Peace flow freely through this gift."

He REALLY loves us

"The LORD your God is in your midst, 
a mighty one who will save; 
HE will rejoice over you with gladness;
HE will quiet you by his love;
HE will exult over you with loud singing."
--Zephaniah 3:17

COME TO ME

TRUST HIM

EVEN AFTER PROFOUND GRIEF

"Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good!  
His steadfast love endures forever."
       - Psalm 136:1


Thesaurus:

Steadfast - fixed, undeviating unwavering, undistracted, unflinching, intent, unfaltering, undaunted, tenacious, unyielding

Endure - withstand, go through, bear up under, last, persist, prevail, continue, remain

GOD'S ENDLESS CREATIVITY

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