WALK THROUGH THE VALLEY

Psalm 23 (King James Version)
1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

I thank God that He provides new eyes to see old truths on a daily basis. Most of us learned this Psalm as children. I know it was my favorite as a child because of all the protection and comfort it offered.

This morning I was listening to a minister on television who commented on the fact that, although we are promised a walk through the valley, some of us chose to live in the valley of death.

Some of us just won’t let go of adversity. Some of us keep revisiting old hurts and disappointments even after God has delivered us.

Many times we run back to our uncomfortable “comfort zones”, the places that are familiar to us, because our faith is not big enough to hold onto the promises of God.

Perhaps it’s time to walk through the valley of the shadow of death secure in the knowledge that God is with us.

May God Forever Be a Blessing in Your Life!!!