Living Water in the valley

What are you going through right now?

What is God asking you to give over to Him so that He can work in you to accomplish what He wants? 

Does this something seem impossible or doesn't make sense?

Maybe you aren't going through anything at the moment, but we all know this life comes with both ups and downs. Whether you are facing that trial right now, or realize one is up ahead, I wanted to share this simple analogy that I pray will help you whether you are in the hard time right now or will be facing it in the future. 

Ever heard of a mountaintop experience? As we journey through this life on this Earth, there are going to be great times in our lives, where everything seems great, and one might call that being at the top of a mountain. 

Psalm 23:4 says, even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death... In this analogy, the valley is a place you don't want to be. When one is in a valley, he/she may be facing a tough decision, hard circumstances, or something just doesn't seem right. In the valley things are hard, but this is often the times that we are closest to our God.

Ever been in a valley? What might you find in the valley that could provide hope for you? You see rivers only flow through valleys, they don't run over mountains. And God claims to be our living water (see Jeremiah 2:13). You see, when you are in that valley, God feels close because that's when we must depend on Him the most. It's in the valley where He provides the refreshment we need that only He can give. In the valley, He provides the strength we need to move out of the valley and climb the hill, out of the hard times, stronger in order to shine brighter for Him. As we climb up the mountain, we realize the provision that God had as He walked us through that valley which allows us to glorify Him as we share His joy. 

Psalm 23:4 continues..I will fear no evil for you are with me your rod and your staff comfort me. In that valley, He(the Living Water) is with you, and provides the protection and guidance you need to get you through it and on to the mountain.

**Underneath my "about me" section on the right hand sidebar is a button with a mail envelope (it is black and white)... if you have something that I can pray for you for as you walk through a valley, I would love to do so! May God bless you dear friend!!