What About the Valley Experience? Each one of us at some point in our Christian walk will encounter a valley to pass through that will try to produce worry and fear in us. What will be a comfort to us when this happens? The answer is the promises of God and the Holy Spirit. They become His presence - His rod and His staff that will be a comfort to us when this happens.
Examples:
1. Does your valley cause you to be worried, anxious, afraid, or troubled?
God will give you peace. "Do not let your heart be troubled. Trust in God: trust also in Me...Peace I leave with you, My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid (John 14: 1,17).
2. Does your valley cause you to be worried about the future?
God will guide you. "I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you" (Psalm 32:8).
"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 paths straight" (Proverbs 3:5).
3. Does your valley cause you to be afraid of feeling alone?
God will never leave you.
"Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you:" (Deut. 31:6).
"I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you:" (John 14:18).
4. Does your valley cause you to be depressed?
God will comfort you.
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit" (Psalm 34:18).
5. Does your valley cause you to worry because you face opposition?
God is with you.
"If God is for us, who can be against us?" (Rom. 8:31).
6. Does your valley cause you to worry about your safety?
God will protect you.
"The Lord will keep you from all harm; He will watch over your life; The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore" (Psalm 121: 7-8).
7. Does your valley worry you so much you can't sleep?
God will ease your fears.
" When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet" (Proverbs 3:24).
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