- "Even though I walk through the darkest valley”
- God does not guarantee us a life free of problems and only mountain top experiences.
- It would be nice if that was true, but the truth is you will go through valleys.
- You will face dark times and confusing times.
- You will face times where you can choose to live in fear or faith.
- This is the time to live in FAITH!
- No matter what you face or what you are going through - turn to God not away from Him.
- As you turn to Him, you will realize that He is right there.
- He is CLOSE beside you.
- You never have to face any problem alone.
- You never have to feel like you are abandoned.
- If you run away from God you are left with only your own answers and solutions which results in fear.
- If you run to God, You find a God of comfort and Peace and a God who can guide you through the darkest places.
- II Timothy 1:7 says, “For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
- "Sound Mind" - a mind that is not confused or shaken.
- A mind that is Not Fear-Filled.
- A mind that is stable and secure.
- Look at what Psalm 91 says, "HE who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall remain stable and fixed under the shadow of the Almighty [Whose power no foe can withstand].
- You remain stable because you are secure in your God and Savior!
- You have complete confidence and trust in Him.
- God has the answers that you are looking for.
- He alone has the Peace that you desire.
- "The Rod" was the main weapon of defense for the shepherd and his sheep.
- The Rod was an extension of the owner's own right arm.
- The Rod stood as a symbol of his strength, his power, his authority.
- This means that if you turn to God and choose Him as your Shepherd - you will have His full strength, power and authority in any and every situation.
- You have His unlimited supply of strength and power.
- Turn to Him, today, for your answers.
- People may seem like they have interesting solutions and crafty answers to your problems but only The Lord can offer Real Peace, Comfort, strength, power and authority.
- He can give you the answers you need and make you a wise person with the answers that others are looking for.
- You can become a source of Hope.
- Turn to Him today!
- Have a great Monday!