TGFABT – Psalm 23
Valley of…
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me, Your rod and Your staff they comfort me.”
Psalm 23:4
Even though I walk through the valley of…
- Disappointment
- Discipline
- Dependency
- Despair
- Death
- Depression
- Divorce
- Disillusionment
Two reasons we don’t have to fear
- He is with us
- He protects and guides through our valley of…
Evil
Ra’ (Rah)7451
Adversity, affliction, calamity, distress displeasure
Rod and Staff
- Rod- Provide protection
- Staff -provides guidance
P.S. Girls- I realize that the top of my head is cut off in the video. I had to use my Flip camera instead of my Camcorder.
Are ya’ll still praying Psalm 19:14?
Pray verse 14
“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.”
Truth Tuesday
There are many different valleys in life.
Word Study
The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not be in want.
Psalm 23:1b
Want
Chancer (khaw-sare’) Strong’s 2637
With the Lord as my Companion, the one with whom I keep company I shall not want for anything. I shall have no need. I shall not decrease. I shall not lack anything. I shall have no need. I shall not be without.
Thankful Thursday
I am thankful every word in Bible has such power, perfection, and purpose. God did not waste one word!
Faith Stretching/Strengthening
I am fighting to trust and hope again in a situation where I have been let down many times. (This is the same thing I listed last week. I am stuck here. 🙂
I loved that Wendy asked how this Psalm could apply to everyday life and not just to be used for funerals! So good to be assured of God’s protection and guidance in the midst of the valleys we go through. It is so easy to allow fear to paralyze and consume us.
This message hit home as I was in 2 different valleys last night with 2 separate family members till long past bedtime for me. Not a good night’s rest followed. Trying to support both during hard times. Destruction of emotions and mental health is my “D” word. They are dealing with extreme issues and I ask you to pray for all of us. I do have to say that through my tears this morning seeing Wendy’s dog walking around in the background as she spoke made me laugh and that lifted my spirits along with the message this morning. Thank you Wendy!
Loved how she talked about Psalm 23, and how she pointed out to the despairs are the valleys, had a rough day yesterday also, and wish I would of did this yesterday, such good stuff in Wendy’s message and the message of the truth, what is the truth you are feeling, to step back and look at the picture of what is going on. M y truth is I haven’t been walking with God daily in the Psalms but, glad to be back!!
Truth is who is my shepherd? I have to be choosing to seek Him follow Him and keep my eyes on Him if I am gonna enjoy all the pleasures the Psalmist describes. Thank goodness he is patient and long suffering and is always there when I wander away and come back.
Good morning, I was finally able to watch the video and what a blessing. I do struggle to set this same time aside each day and yet there is such peace and encouragement in her words (God’s words). I have always loved the picture of green pastures and quiet waters and her explanation of the rod and the staff only add to the peace and protection of Christ alone. I will pray that each of you can experience this peace and self discipline as you travel the many valleys of life. May God bless each of you abundantly as you walk with Him.
Want, such a powerful word. I want the peace and love that only God provides. He gently brings me back to him when I am a wandering sheep.
Truth is I am still having to deal with fear of the what ifs right now and need to ask God to release it from my mind and heart in this current dark valley I am walking in. I know he will guide me through this.
I am so thankful God chooses to be my Shepherd. The truth is I sometimes don’t choose the Lord to shepherd me. When I choose other things or people to fill His place I can find myself in the valley struggling to get out. He alone can provide all the things promised in Psalm 23.
He is stretching me to make HIM and Him alone my audience of One…to seek His affirmation and unconditional love and acceptance more than anything else. There is so much peace in Him.