Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. (Psalm 23:4)
Oh the valleys I have walked through. The things in life that overwhelm. There have been times when I have felt there was no way out of the valley I found myself in. Circumstances that looked as if there was no end. The feeling of being stuck in a dreadful situation for the rest of my life. The good news is, I have had a way through the circumstances of life. I can look back at circustances and see that I wasn't alone. I had a Jesus as a traveling partner.
I have had many dark valley trips throughout my life. Alcoholism, depression, anxiety, lost loved ones, just to name a few. It's possible that you are struggling with some or all of these as well. You feel like you are all alone. You feel as though the darknees will never end, the sun will never rise. I get it. I've been there. It's a difficult place to be. I'm not going to tell you it'll be easy. But I can tell you that the mountiantop is there, and the only way to the top of the mountain is through the valley. My journey hasn't been easy and there have been times I wanted to throw in the towel. But God threw the towel back to be and said you're almost there, do stop. And so I pushed forward through the darkest of valleys. I eventually reached the mountiantop.
No matter the valley you are in, there hope. Hope for a brighter tomorrow. I found hope, encouragement, love, and strength in Jesus. He made all the difference for me. I believe He can be the difference for you as well. As you journey through the dark valleys reach out to Jesus. Invite Him on the journey. You aren't alone. Don't be afraid to seek help from others. If counseling is needed, go. Sometimes medication is need, even if only for a short time. Regardless of the path through the valley you take, remember Jesus is with you. Seek Him and allow Him to guide you through the dark circumstances
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