Main Thought
A valley is a low point between mountains or hills. We all face “valleys,” or low points, in our lives. Life can be hard! Things may not turn out the way that we want. Unexpected circumstances, even heartbreaking ones, will arise. What do we do when we find ourselves in one of life’s valleys? The first thing we should do is look for God. God wants to be present in our valleys. He’s also able to bring us through our valleys, so that we can eventually experience something great on the other side. If we want to get there, then we need to walk with God intimately and intentionally. Intimacy with God comes as we seek to know God, and to be authentically known by God, more and more. We’re intentional in our walk with God when we take meaningful steps of faith and obedience in the direction that God determines. God loves us too much to leave us in our low points. He’s calling us to move forward with Him!
Main Passages
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. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
- Psalm 23:4, 6
When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. 18 The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
- Psalm 34:17-18
Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own.
- Philippians 3:12
Discussion Questions
What stands out to you in the Main Thought and Passages above?
God calls us to walk with Him intimately and intentionally. Can you improve on either of those things in this season of your life?
Are you trusting God for progress or breakthrough in any area of your life? If so, what? Pray for one another to experience these things as we walk with God.