March 24, 2025
Even in our darkest valleys, God is with us,
offering comfort, hope, and the promise of restoration.
His love sustains us through every trial.
This Week's Theme Verses
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
‘Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”
Psalm 23:1-6
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.
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.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
I believe we know that suffering can leave us feeling isolated and directionless, as if we are navigating dark valleys without any light. Have you ever experienced pain so intense that it seemed impossible to feel God's presence? The burden of our hardships can test our belief that God is always present with us. However, scripture reassures us that we are never truly alone, even during our lowest moments.
Notice that Psalm 23 reminds us that even in the valley of the shadow of death, God is with us. God is our shepherd, guiding, comforting, and preparing a table before us. The Psalm’s image of still waters and green pastures reflects God’s desire to give us peace and rest, even during trials. We are told that God’s goodness and mercy follow us all the days of our lives, offering hope that sustains us through every circumstance. This psalm, the beloved Psalm 23, provides reassurance that God's love accompanies us through both peaceful and trying times.
Did you need this reminder today? I wonder where you need to experience God’s comfort. Let’s take a moment to pray through Psalm 23 today, read through each verse slowly, inviting God to lead you through any valleys you face.
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