We walk through valleys – we don’t live there.
Everyone faces dark valleys—times in our lives when things feel dark, uncertain, or painful. Maybe it’s the loss of a loved one, a medical diagnosis, a broken relationship, or a season of depression or doubt.
These valleys can feel like they are never-ending. They are dark. They are real They are scary. But they are also temporary.
Psalm 23:4 gives us an important truth to hold onto:
We walk through the valley, we don’t stay in it.
David, the shepherd-king, knew what it was like to face danger and uncertainty. He was not brave on his own but knew who walked with him through it all.
Psalm 23:4 doesn’t promise the absence of darkness, but the presence of God in the middle of it.
You’re not alone.
The God who created the mountaintops is also Lord over the valleys. Keep walking. Keep trusting. You’re passing through—and God is leading you all the way.
Today’s Bible Verse:
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.”
Psalm 23:4 (NIV)
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Understanding Psalm 23:4
David doesn’t say “if” he walks through a dark valley, but “even though.”
This tells us something important: valleys are part of life.
Being close to God doesn’t mean we avoid hardship—it means we never go through it alone.
- “I walk” – He keeps moving. Even when it’s hard.
- “Through the darkest valley” – There’s a beginning and an end. You don’t pitch a tent or build a house in the valley. You pass through it.
- “I will fear no evil” – Why? Not because the valley isn’t scary, but because…
- “You are with me” – God’s presence is the game-changer. He doesn’t leave us alone in the dark.
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Affirmation
God is with me as I walk through this valley.
Closing Prayer
Heavenly Father,
Thank You that even in the darkest valleys, I am not alone. Your presence brings peace where fear once ruled. Help me trust You when I cannot see the way forward. Lead me step by step, and remind me that this valley is not forever—because You are walking me through to the other side.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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