Life is not always easy. Sometimes we experience terrible episodes, times of deep despair and excruciating pain. These are occasions when we think we cannot endure one more moment of agony. For some of us, this is our darkest valley.
It is true that life is not always easy. It is, however, equally true that even in our worst moments we have nothing at all to fear and for one reason only: that the Lord is with us. Through all Scripture the words "do not fear" and "I am with you" appear again and again in one form or another. Let these words sink in and pray that they will control your whole being; body, mind and spirit. They are truly our rod and our staff.
Psalm 23:4
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff - they comfort me.
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