Valley Lessons

By: Jenifer Metzger

The Lord is my shepherd; I have

what I need. He lets me lie

down in green pastures; He leads

me beside quiet waters. He renews my life; He
leads me along the right paths for His name’s sake.

Even when I go through the darkest valley,
I fear no danger, for You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff—they comfort
me. You prepare a table before me in the
presence of my enemies; You anoint my
head with oil; my cup overflows. Only
goodness and faithful love will pursue me
all the days of my life, and I will dwell in
the house of the Lord as long as I live.
Psalm 23 CSB

We've all walked through a valley. Many of us are walking through valleys right now.

Valleys of debt, health crisis, fear, anxiety, grief, broken relationships, loneliness, wayward child, and much more. We often feel like the valley will go on forever, there is no end in sight. We just want to see a glimmer of hope, something to show us the valley will end.

As you walk through your valley, call upon the Lord. Ask Him to show you what you can learn throughout the valley. Valleys aren't there to destroy us, they are there so we can learn, grow, and glorify God.

Friend, no matter what your valley is, we have the promise of God that He is right there with us. Psalm 23 says, "I will not be afraid, for You are close beside me." He is there. He sees us. Reach out to Him.

Discussion:
1. Are you in a valley right now? You don't have to share details, but we would love to pray for you.
2. How to you keep your eyes fixed on the Lord in the valleys?