Key Verse:

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil: for thou art with me.”

— Psalm 23:4

Rooted Truth:

You may walk through valleys, but you never walk alone in them.

Faith Story:

Corrie Ten Boom, who survived the horrors of a Nazi concentration camp, once said:

“There is no pit so deep, that God’s love is not deeper still.”

She knew what the valley of shadows looked like.

She knew what fear felt like.

She knew what loss tasted like.

But she also knew this—

God’s presence is stronger than any darkness.

Psalm 23 does not say:

“You won’t face valleys.”

It says:

“When you walk through them, you will not fear, because He is with you.”

The valley of shadows represents:

• grief

• depression

• sickness

• uncertainty

• betrayal

• loneliness

• fear

• overwhelming stress

Shadows can look frightening, but here’s the truth—

shadows only exist where there is light.

Shadows cannot harm you.

Shadows cannot stop you.

Shadows cannot separate you from the Shepherd.

David doesn’t rejoice because the valley is easy—

he rejoices because God walks beside him:

• not sending comfort from far away

• not shouting encouragement from a distance

• not watching from the mountaintop

He enters the valley with you.

And His presence is your courage.

Wherever you are today—

He is there too.

Scripture for Deeper Roots:

Psalm 34:18 – “The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart…”

Deuteronomy 31:8 – “He will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”

Isaiah 41:10 – “Fear thou not; for I am with thee…”

Daily Practice:

Take a moment today to name the valley you’re in or recently walked through.

Then speak this aloud:

“Lord, You are with me in this valley. I will not fear.”

Daily Prayer:

Lord, thank You that I never walk alone. Even in the valley of shadows, Your presence surrounds me, Your love strengthens me, and Your hand guides me. Drive out fear with Your nearness. Let me rest in the truth that You are with me. Amen.

Deep Reflection:

• What valley are you currently walking through?

• How have you seen God’s presence already at work in it?

• What fear do you need to surrender to the Shepherd today?

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