5-1-11 Hope In The Valley - Psalm 23

Hope in The Valley

“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
  

DARK VALLEYS REFLECTIONS

Valleys are ...

Inevitable
John 16:33


Unpredictable
Jeremiah 4:20


Impartial
Matthew 5:45


Temporary
1 Peter 1:6
2 Corinthians 4:17


Purposeful
1 Peter 1:6b-7

HOW TO DEAL WITH DARK VALLEYS

1. Refuse to be Discouraged -- “I will fear no evil”
Colossians 1:11


2. Remember that God Is With Me -- “For You are with me.”
Isaiah 43:2


3. Rely on God’s Protection and Guidance -- "Your rod and staff comfort me"
Psalm 34:19