A Norvell Note 2020
Vol. 22 No. 12 | March 23, 2020
Even in the Valley
Words are plentiful right now. We are hearing words about disease and distress; bitterness and blame; and thankfully, humor and hope. Words are plentiful, yet here I sit, searching for the right ones to comfort, encourage, and bring you hope.
As I search, I remember these words:
Even though I walk
…the valley of the shadow of death…
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)
So with these words in mind, I pray:
Father, we are in the darkest of valleys, darker than most of us have ever walked through. We confess that we are sometimes afraid, confused, sad, and lonely. And it is sometimes difficult to hear Your words above all the others coming from fear, anger, frustration.
So, Father, we ask You to remind us in very real ways that You are our Shepherd, and as our Shepherd, we are protected and safe. Give us words that comfort, and help us share those words so others can find comfort. Remind us that, even in the dark valleys, we are not alone. And remind us of other dark valleys through which we have walked safely with You before.
Father, thank You for Your words of comfort, for being our Shepherd, and for walking beside us, even in the valley, as we make our way to the other side.
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