Monday, August 29, 2016

Lessons Learned In the Valley

Yea, 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

We all walk through the valley at some time in our journey.

The valley manifests itself in many ways.
    Perhaps you lost your job -- time to walk in that valley as you wonder what to do next ...
    Have a horrible argument with your spouse? -- yep, time to trudge through that valley
   You have a loved one literally fighting for his or life.  Your job is to be present.
    Undergone a recent move? You're deep in that valley as you work to establish new relationships.

Valley dwelling is a reality for us all.
Whether it is the death of a career, a loved one, a relationship, of health -- we find ourselves in the valley.

When we are in the valley we do not need to hear other people's valley stories.

Each valley journey is different from the other.

Your valley journey may not have the same outcome of another.

Whatever the case, whatever the outcome: we must make the choice to live.
We must decide whatever has died within us will not take up permanent residence.
We must remember we do not travel in the valley alone.

And ultimately -- no matter what your valley experience -- you must approach it as a temporary thing and keep your eyes fastened on new days ahead.


Still enjoying the journey,
Debra
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Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your path straight.
-- Proverbs 3:5-6 --

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